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Israel's Army Chief Resigns Over Oct 7 Security Failure

🦩 The military released Herzi Halevi’s letter to Israel’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister which revealed his decision to resign as army chief.

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𒅌Taking responsibility for the massive security lapse on October 7 – when Hamas attacked Israel, Israel’s Army Chief Herzi Halevi on Tuesday said that he would resign on March 6. 

🔯The military released Halevi’s letter to Israel’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister which revealed his decision. 

🦋“As a result of my responsibility for the IDF’s failure on October 7, and at a time when the military has recorded exceptional achievements in restoring Israel’s deterrence and strength, I wish to conclude my tenure on March 6, 2025.”

𝓡“I will transfer command of the IDF in a high-quality and thorough manner to my successor,” wrote Halevi, Chief of the General Staff of Israel’s armed forces.

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