Israel military chief resigns over October 7 ‘failure’

Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, Israel’s top military leader, resigned due to failures in security and intelligence leading to Hamas’ surprise attack on October 7, 2023. Concurrently, Israel carries out a significant military operation in Jenin, escalating tensions as a ceasefire with Gaza’s Hamas fighters remains fragile.

​Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, Israel’s top military leader, resigned due to failures in security and intelligence leading to Hamas’ surprise attack on October 7, 2023. Concurrently, Israel carries out a significant military operation in Jenin, escalating tensions as a ceasefire with Gaza’s Hamas fighters remains fragile.