"The roads were empty!" he recalled in an interview. Roughly seven hours into the fighting, he turned to the reservist next to him and asked: "Where’s the I.D.F.?"
https://dnyuz.com/2023/12/30/where-was-the-israeli-military/
On Sat, 30 Dec 2023 13:17:13 -0800, The Starmaker
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"The roads were empty!" he recalled in an interview. Roughly seven hours into the fighting, he turned to the reservist next to him and asked: "Where’s the I.D.F.?"
https://dnyuz.com/2023/12/30/where-was-the-israeli-military/
Title: "Oct 7th" The Movie, "Where’s those I.D.F. PUSSIES?"
Genre: Political Thriller/Drama
Logline: In the aftermath of a devastating surprise attack by Hamas,
an unprepared Israeli military faces chaos and internal breakdown. As >desperate citizens call for help and casualties rise, a New York Times >investigation reveals a shocking lack of planning and organization
within the military. The film unfolds the events of October 7th,
exposing intelligence missteps, communication breakdowns, and
strategic errors that led to the failure of Israel's most advanced
military in its fundamental mission: protecting Israeli lives. As the
nation grapples with the aftermath, questions arise about the
military's hubris, misjudgments, and the high human cost of a
disastrous lack of preparation.
Treatment:
Act 1: The Calm Before the Storm
Opening Scene: The Pit in Tel Aviv (Establishing Shot):
We open in the classified military bunker known as The Pit, where
Israeli commanders are attempting to decipher early reports of rocket
fire from Hamas in southern Israel. The atmosphere is tense, and
intelligence reports are conflicting.
The Mysterious Call:
A commander from the division overseeing the Gaza border calls in,
reporting an attack on their base. The scale is unclear, and panic
sets in as the military leaders realize they are unprepared.
Deployment Orders:
An hour after the attack begins, The Pit issues its first deployment >instructions. Emergency forces and available units are ordered
southward. The chaos and urgency of the situation are palpable.
Citizens in Desperation:
Cut to scenes of desperate Israeli citizens fending for themselves.
The first signs of the military's slow response become apparent as
casualties mount. The sense of vulnerability grows.
Act 2: The Investigation Unfolds
The New York Times Investigation Begins:
Transition to The New York Times newsroom. Investigative journalists
dig into the events of October 7th, obtaining internal Israeli
government documents and footage from the military's Pandora archive. >Military's Organizational Failures:
The investigation reveals the military's undermanned state, soldiers >communicating through impromptu WhatsApp groups, and reliance on
social media for targeting information. The lack of a plan for a
large-scale attack shocks the nation.
Hubris and Misjudgments:
Interviews with former generals highlight the deviation from Israeli
military doctrine, emphasizing offensive strategies and anticipating
attacks. The authorities' dismissal of Hamas' capability for a massive >invasion is portrayed, adding layers to the unfolding crisis.
Act 3: The Day of Chaos
Soldiers on the Ground:
Flashbacks depict soldiers receiving inadequate information and
deploying without proper equipment. The chaos and confusion among
troops become evident as they improvise responses.
Maglan's Unlikely Source:
The elite Maglan commando unit turns to a civilian, Refael Hayun, who
watches the attack unfold on social media. His messages become a
lifeline for the commandos on the ground, illustrating the breakdown
in traditional military communication.
Understaffed and Overwhelmed:
The film explores the consequences of the military's understaffing on
the day of the attack, showing the severity of the situation at key
military bases like Re'im. Interviews with soldiers reveal the
preventable scope of the catastrophe.
Act 4: The Fallout
Blindspots and Communication Breakdowns:
The assault on Re'im is detailed, showing how the military's
headquarters became a battleground. The film explores the blind spots
in communication, misreading intelligence, and the fatal consequences
of not heeding warnings.
Heroes in the Chaos:
Despite the chaos, individual acts of heroism are highlighted.
Soldiers improvise and adapt, showcasing the resilience of the human
spirit in the face of unexpected adversity.
Act 5: Searching for Answers
The Aftermath:
As the military regains control, the aftermath reveals the true human
cost of the attack. Families mourn lost loved ones, and the nation
demands answers.
Government Inquiry:
The Israeli government promises an inquiry, and scenes unfold in
courtrooms and inquiry rooms as officials try to understand the lapses
that led to the tragedy.
Closing Scene: Lessons Learned:
The film concludes with a somber reflection on the lessons learned
from the events of October 7th. It poses questions about the price of >complacency, the consequences of underestimating threats, and the
necessity of being prepared for the unseen.
"Oct 7th" is a gripping political thriller that explores the
real-world consequences of military unpreparedness and the human toll
of strategic misjudgments. It delves into the intricate web of
intelligence, communication, and decision-making, unraveling a story
of tragedy and resilience.
Title: "Oct 7th"
Genre: Political Thriller/Drama/War Drama
INT. THE PIT - TEL AVIV - NIGHT
The underground bunker buzzes with activity. COMMANDERS scramble to
make sense of reports of Hamas rocket fire. An urgent call comes in
from the division overseeing the Gaza border.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - GAZA BORDER - DAWN
Soldiers awake to the sounds of an attack. The base is under siege,
but the scale is unclear. The COMMANDER pleads for reinforcements.
INT. THE PIT - TEL AVIV - DAY
Hours later, The Pit issues deployment orders. Emergency forces and
available units are instructed to head south. Unbeknownst to them, an >invasion of Israel is already underway.
EXT. ISRAELI TOWNS - MORNING
Desperate citizens fend for themselves. The military's slow response
becomes evident as casualties rise. The chaos grips the nation.
INT. NEW YORK TIMES NEWSROOM - DAY
Investigative journalists, led by SARAH (early 40s), pore over
internal Israeli government documents and Pandora archive footage.
INT. ISRAELI MILITARY HEADQUARTERS - NIGHT
Flashbacks reveal organizational failures, soldiers communicating on >impromptu WhatsApp groups, and reliance on social media for targeting >information.
EXT. MAGLAN BASE - GAZA BORDER - DAWN
The elite MAGLAN COMMANDO UNIT is activated. They turn to an unlikely
source, REFAEL HAYUN, a civilian who watches the attack unfold on
social media.
INT. MILITARY BASE - RE'IM - DAY
The assault on Re'im is detailed. Soldiers fight for their lives,
caught off guard. Interviews with survivors reveal preventable
mistakes.
INT. NEW YORK TIMES NEWSROOM - DAY
The investigation uncovers hubris and misjudgments. Former generals
emphasize the deviation from Israeli military doctrine.
EXT. BATTLEFIELD - DAY
Soldiers on the ground face chaos and confusion. The Maglan commandos >improvise responses, illustrating the breakdown in traditional
military communication.
INT. ISRAELI MILITARY HEADQUARTERS - NIGHT
Flashbacks depict soldiers deploying without proper equipment. The
chaos and confusion among troops become evident as they improvise
responses.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - RE'IM - DAY
The film explores the consequences of understaffing at key military
bases. Soldiers improvise and adapt, showcasing resilience.
INT. COURTROOM - DAY
The aftermath reveals the true human cost of the attack. Families
mourn lost loved ones. The nation demands answers.
INT. GOVERNMENT INQUIRY ROOM - DAY
The Israeli government promises an inquiry. Scenes unfold in
courtrooms and inquiry rooms as officials try to understand the
lapses.
EXT. ISRAELI TOWNS - DUSK
The film concludes with a somber reflection on the lessons learned
from the events. It poses questions about the price of complacency.
FADE OUT.
INT. NEW YORK TIMES NEWSROOM - NIGHT
The newsroom is bustling with activity. SARAH, an investigative
journalist, sits at her desk, poring over documents and notes.
SARAH:
(speaking into the phone)
Yeah, Mike, I need you to dig deeper into the military's Pandora
archive. I've got a hunch there's more to this story.
MIKE (Voiceover):
(through the phone)
Sure thing, Sarah. You always manage to sniff out the juiciest
stories.
Sarah hangs up and turns her attention to her computer. She receives
an encrypted message.
ENCRYPTED MESSAGE (on screen):
"Meet me at the usual place. Midnight."
Sarah glances around the newsroom before grabbing her coat.
EXT. DARK ALLEY - NIGHT
Sarah meets a SHADOWY INFORMANT. They exchange a USB drive.
SHADOWY INFORMANT:
Keep this off the record, Sarah. It's bigger than you think.
SARAH:
What do you mean, bigger?
SHADOWY INFORMANT:
There's a reason the military's scrambling. The attack wasn't a
surprise.
Sarah's eyes widen. She rushes back to the newsroom.
INT. NEW YORK TIMES NEWSROOM - LATER
Sarah, fueled by newfound determination, starts connecting the dots.
SARAH:
(to her colleagues)
This isn't just an attack. It's a colossal failure. Someone knew, and
someone ignored the warning signs.
Sarah's editor, JASON, approaches.
JASON:
Sarah, slow down. What are you talking about?
SARAH:
I've got documents, footage, everything pointing to a lack of
preparation. The military was blind to the threat, and I'm going to
expose it.
JASON:
It's risky, Sarah. You're playing with fire.
SARAH:
People need to know the truth. Lives were lost because someone chose
to ignore warnings.
INT. MILITARY HEADQUARTERS - DAY
Cut to Commander DAVID STERN addressing his team.
COMMANDER STERN:
We're in damage control mode. The public can't know the extent of our >failure.
OFFICER:
What about the journalists? The New York Times is digging deep.
COMMANDER STERN:
We control the narrative. Misdirect, deflect. We can't afford the
truth to come out.
EXT. GAZA BORDER - DAY
Soldiers prepare for a press conference. Stern faces the media.
REPORTER:
Commander Stern, what happened on October 7th?
COMMANDER STERN:
We faced an unprecedented threat, and our forces responded valiantly.
We are conducting an internal review to ensure this won't happen
again.
Sarah, watching the press conference, narrows her eyes.
INT. RE'IM MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Flashbacks to the chaos at Re'im. Soldiers, including Yael Stern, are
seen in the midst of the attack.
YAEL STERN:
(to another soldier)
We were unprepared for this. How did it come to this?
SOLDIER:
I don't know, but we need to survive first.
The chaos intensifies.
INT. GOVERNMENT INQUIRY ROOM - DAY
The government inquiry is underway. Sarah sits among the spectators.
INQUIRY OFFICER:
Commander Stern, can you explain why the military was caught off
guard?
COMMANDER STERN:
We believed the threat was minimal. Intelligence led us to that
conclusion.
Sarah, unsatisfied, watches Stern carefully.
INT. NEW YORK TIMES NEWSROOM - NIGHT
Sarah and her team compile evidence. They prepare for a follow-up
exposé.
SARAH:
The military wants us to buy into their narrative. We need the truth.
MIKE:
And we're going to get it.
The newsroom hums with anticipation as they prepare to unveil the
unseen threat.
FADE OUT.
"Oct 7th" - A gripping political thriller that unravels the
complexities of military unpreparedness and the pursuit of truth.
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EXT. GAZA BORDER - DAY
Cut to a suspenseful sequence at the Gaza border. MAGLAN COMMANDOS,
led by a determined officer, CAPTAIN DANIEL REYES, are in the midst of
a covert operation.
CAPTAIN REYES:
(to the team)
We're going in blind, but we've got a civilian source. Stay sharp,
Maglan.
Refael Hayun, the civilian observer, nervously guides the commandos
through the maze of information.
REFAEL:
They're setting up an ambush ahead. Change your route!
The commandos divert, narrowly avoiding an enemy trap.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - RE'IM - NIGHT
Back at the besieged Re'im military base, soldiers fight fiercely.
Yael Stern, armed with determination, rallies civilians to safety.
YAEL STERN:
We hold our ground until help arrives! We can't let them take us down!
The base is engulfed in intense combat, highlighting the soldiers' >resilience.
INT. NEW YORK TIMES NEWSROOM - NIGHT
Sarah's exposé gains momentum. The newsroom buzzes with excitement as
they prepare to publish.
SARAH:
We're about to expose the truth. This is our responsibility.
EXT. ISRAELI TOWNS - DAY
The news breaks. Citizens react with shock and anger. Protests erupt
in the streets.
PROTESTER:
(chanting)
No more lies! No more lies!
INT. GOVERNMENT INQUIRY ROOM - DAY
The inquiry intensifies. Commander Stern struggles under the scrutiny.
INQUIRY OFFICER:
The public deserves answers, Commander. Were you negligent?
The tension escalates.
EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY
Maglan commandos, navigating through danger, face a critical juncture.
CAPTAIN REYES:
We're the only hope for those civilians. We push through!
High-speed action ensues as the commandos race against time.
INT. NEW YORK TIMES NEWSROOM - NIGHT
Sarah receives an anonymous message.
ANONYMOUS MESSAGE (on screen):
"You're onto something bigger. Watch your back."
Sarah, undeterred, presses on with the investigation.
EXT. RE'IM MILITARY BASE - DUSK
As the dust settles, soldiers reclaim the base. The cost of victory is
etched on their faces.
COMMANDER STERN:
(in a press conference)
We acknowledge our shortcomings. Changes will be made.
INT. MAGLAN COMMANDO BASE - NIGHT
Captain Reyes and his team, exhausted but triumphant, exchange nods of >acknowledgment.
CAPTAIN REYES:
We did our duty. The truth prevailed.
EXT. NEW YORK TIMES BUILDING - DAY
The exposé hits the headlines. Sarah stands firm.
SARAH:
(to her team)
We exposed the unseen threat. This is just the beginning.
The screen fades to black, leaving the audience on the edge of their
seats.
FADE OUT.
"The roads were empty!" he recalled in an interview. Roughly seven
hours into the fighting, he turned to the reservist next to him and
asked: "Where’s are those I.D.F. fucking pussies????"
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