Israel’s military intel chief resigns over October 7 ‘leadership responsibility’
Nearly 62% of Israelis agree that that the time has come for those who were responsible for the failure of October 7 to resign from their positions.
Israel’s military intelligence chief resigned from his position on Monday, marking the first senior Israeli official to resign following October 7.
The Head of the Intelligence Directorate, MG Aharon Haliva, in coordination with the Chief of the General Staff, has “requested to end his position, following his leadership responsibility as the Head of the Intelligence Directorate for the events of October 7th,” a statement from the IDF said.
“In a decision with the Chief of the General Staff and with the approval of the Minister of Defense, it was decided that MG Aharon Haliva will end his position and retire from the IDF, once his successor is appointed in an orderly and professional process. In his request, MG Aharon Haliva noted his high appreciation for the work of the Intelligence Directorate personnel during the war,” it added.
Haliva took personal responsibility for the failure to prevent October 7 from happening. IDF chief Herzl Halevi, Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant have also taken responsibility, while Prime Minister Netanyahu is yet to do so.
In a poll released on Sunday by the Israel Democracy Institute, nearly 62% said they agree that the time has come for those who were responsible for the failure of October 7 to resign from their positions.
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