Lt Gen Herzi Halevi has announced his resignation from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) amid backlash for security lapses during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023, which resulted in 1,200 Israeli casualties and significant national trauma. He expressed his deep sense of responsibility in his resignation letter, which will take effect on 6 March 2024. Maj Gen Yaron Finkelman, also resigned, reflecting a broader crisis in Israel's military leadership. An internal IDF investigation into the attack is pending, and Halevi has promised full transparency to any external inquiries. The military's response has been criticized, resulting in heavy casualties in Gaza.
"My responsibility for the terrible failure accompanies me every day, hour by hour, and will do so for the rest of my life."
"A commission of inquiry or any other external body can investigate and examine and will receive full transparency from the IDF."
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