Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, Israel's chief of staff, resigned amid fallout from the security and intelligence failures surrounding Hamas' surprise attack on October 7, 2023. The attack led to numerous casualties and abductions, with Halevi acknowledging a failure to protect the state. Concurrently, Israel launched a military operation in Jenin, resulting in multiple casualties. The ongoing unrest underscores longstanding tensions as Israel navigates a fragile ceasefire in Gaza while continuing military actions in the West Bank, where violence has surged since the beginning of the conflict.
Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi resigned, citing failures during Hamas' October 2023 attacks, stating the military under his command did not fulfill its mission to defend Israel.
Halevi's resignation highlights serious security concerns in Israel following the October 7 attacks, where 1,200 people were killed and 250 abducted by Hamas militants.
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