They Were Israel's Iron Wall on 10/7. This Is How the State Abandoned Them
The State Comptroller's report details how the subordination of security coordinators to various bodies, their low salaries, and the lack of regulation of their status impair their ability to perform their duties — and lists…
Assessment
The State Comptroller's report reveals a systemic failure in supporting local security coordinators, whose low pay, unclear authority, and fragmented oversight left them dangerously unprepared on October 7. Despite two decades of known deficiencies, no government body has taken responsibility. The key question is whether this report will force the defense establishment to finally professionalize and empower these frontline responders.