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The IDF intelligence chief has resigned, citing failures related to the October 7 Hamas terror attack that killed 1,200 people in Israel and took more than 200 hostage.
Major General Aharon said: “On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a deadly surprise attack on the State of Israel, the consequences of which were severe and painful. The intelligence service under my command failed to complete the tasks assigned to it. Haliva said in a resignation letter provided by the Israel Defense Forces.
“At the beginning of the war, I expressed to you my willingness to take responsibility and fulfill my duties,” he added. “More than six months later, while the investigation begins, I want to resign.”
Haliva has previously taken responsibility for failing to prevent the devastating attack, as domestic criticism and calls for accountability from the highest levels of Israel grew. He is the first senior official to resign over the incident.
According to Reuters and The Times of Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has so far not directly admitted responsibility, although surveys indicate that a majority of Israelis believe he should admit responsibility for the attack. responsible for the attack.
This breaking news story is being updated.
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