Israel's military chief of staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has announced his resignation in March following the failure to prevent the October 7 attack. In a letter addressed to Israel's prime minister and defense minister, Halevi expressed his responsibility for the IDF's shortcomings on that day. He highlighted the military's achievements in restoring Israel's deterrence and strength but acknowledged the need to step down.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz had set a deadline for internal military probes into the failure, prompting Halevi's decision to resign. This marks a significant departure of an Israeli official linked to the security establishment's failures during the attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, has deferred accountability until after the war.
