Israel's military chief resigned after attack on October 7th

Israel's military chief resigned after attack on October 7th

The military chief of the state of Israel, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, announced that he would resign his office in March 2025. This decision follows the inability to prevent the terrorist attack of October 7, 2023.

resignation and responsibility

In a letter to the Israeli Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, who was published by military leadership, Halevi said: "In view of my responsibility for the failure of the IDF on October 7 and at a time when the military has achieved extraordinary success in the restoration of Israel's deterrence and strength, I would like to end my term on March 6, 2025."

deadlines for internal investigations

The Israeli Minister of Defense Israel Katz had set Halevi a deadline until January 30 to complete internal military studies on failure to prevent Hamas attack. Halevi's resignation is the most prominent departure of an Israeli office that is connected to the security failures on October 7th. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to take responsibility for these failures and explains that the accountable will only take place after the war.

Communication with Netanyahu

In a statement by the Prime Minister's office, it was announced that Netanyahu spoke to Halevi on Tuesday and thanked him for his many years of service and his command about the IDF.

escalation and ceasefire

The resignation takes place only a few days after an armistice came into force with the Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The talks about a permanent end of the war should begin in accordance with the agreement on February 4th.

failed mission

HALEVI wrote: "On the morning of October 7th, IDF under my command has its mission to protect the citizens of Israel, fails the state of Israel. paid. “