The documents also state that "Israel made every possible mistake" in the campaign and claim the IDF acted "contrary to its own military doctrine" by indirectly supplying Hamas with resources and humanitarian aid.
Moreover, they accuse Israel’s military leadership and policymakers of relying on "deterrence logic rather than decisive victory" and "incompetence" in the aid distribution system.
As evidence, the reports cite the IDF's apparent prioritisation of casualty reduction over mission success, fatigue among troops and poor preparation, per Channel 12.
However, they do reportedly note that the military campaign has been instrumental in weakening Hamas' stance during hostage and ceasefire negotiations.
In response, the IDF said: "These materials were distributed without authority and without the approval of the relevant officials. The matter is under investigation.
"The IDF met the objectives set for Operation Gideon’s Chariots and achieved many accomplishments.
"The IDF is now in Phase B of the operation and continues to work toward achieving the goals of the war."
Phase B refers to the renewed push to occupy Gaza City, where some of the remaining hostages are believed to be held, and destroy Hamas infrastructure there.
A recent Jerusalem Post report suggests that the group has even transferred some living captives into the area, with the intention of using them as human shields.
Hamas said last month that it had accepted a new ceasefire proposal, understood to be based on a framework devised by US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff. This would reportedly include a 60-day truce, during which roughly half of the hostages, living and dead, would be returned in two phases.
Israel is yet to offer a formal response to the plan, but Prime Minister Netanyahu has indicated he will not accept any deal that does not return all the hostages and remove Hamas from power, a position Witkoff has since confirmed is backed by Washington.
