Shafaq News/ Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, Chief of Staffof the Israel Army, announced his resignation on Tuesday, acknowledging themilitary's failure to prevent Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, which targetedareas near Gaza, claimed over 1,140 lives and exposed significant securitylapses.
In his resignation letter, Halevi stated, “On the morning ofOctober 7, the IDF under my command failed in its mission to protect thecitizens of Israel.” He confirmed that he would officially leave his positionon March 6, 2025, allowing time to complete internal investigations, addressthe failures, and enhance the military's preparedness for future challenges.
Halevi's decision comes as Israel recently entered aceasefire agreement with Hamas after 15 months of intense conflict. The dealincludes a prisoner exchange, a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, theestablishment of a buffer zone in the north, and plans for Gaza'sreconstruction.
The resignation has intensified political divisions inIsrael. While Defence Minister Yisrael Katz expressed gratitude for Halevi'sservice and vowed to begin the search for his replacement, far-rightpoliticians criticized Halevi’s strategy and demanded more aggressive policies.
Halevi's departure follows calls for accountability over theOctober 7 failures. Former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant previously demanded anofficial investigation, urging it to include himself and Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu. However, Netanyahu rejected the idea of immediateinquiries, stating investigations should wait until after the war.
By law, only the Israeli government can authorize a formalinvestigation with wide-ranging authority.
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