The Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army resigned
Hertzi Halevi, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, announced a short while ago that he is resigning due to accepting responsibility for the Israeli Army’s failure in the October 7 attack.
Halevi had previously emphasized that he would step down from his position after the conclusion of military operations in Gaza.
In a statement released by the Israeli Army on Tuesday, January 23, Hertzi Halevi informed the Defense Minister that while the Israeli Army is implementing the agreement for the release of hostages and achieving significant accomplishments, he has requested to leave his responsibilities in the army on March 6, 2025.
The statement mentioned that Hertzi Halevi emphasized he will participate in the thorough review sessions of the October 7 events and related investigations, and will enhance the army’s readiness to face future security challenges.
The Chief of Staff stressed that he will fully and carefully transfer this responsibility to his successor.