IDF failed to defend Paga Outpost during Oct. 7, opening door for terrorists to massacre at Be'eri
The IDF found that soldiers at Paga Outpost had not prepared for a terror infiltration, were not properly equipped, and failed in the outpost's mission to act as a major defense for Kibbutz Be'eri.
The IDF's Paga Outpost, also known as Magen Be'er Sheva, faced a devastating attack during the October 7 massacre. The military investigation found that the IDF failed to defend the outpost, enabling terrorists to seize control of the area and massacre 22 soldiers, including officers. In addition to the 18 wounded soldiers, two were taken hostage and sent to Gaza.
The report found that the IDF's failure to prepare for the attack was systemic, with issues in combat equipment, operational readiness, and infrastructure. Despite these shortcomings, individual acts of heroism and bravery were displayed by soldiers at various levels. The investigation concluded that the attack on Paga Outpost was part of a larger operation, with hundreds of terrorists infiltrating through multiple routes and surprising IDF soldiers stationed at the outpost.
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