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My responsibility for the terrible failure accompanies me every day, hour by hour, and will do so for the rest of my life,
said Halevi, a military veteran of four decades My criticism of his failure in the campaign to eliminate Hamas' civilian and governmental capabilities, as well as his responsibility for the October 7th failure, does not diminish the great gratitude we owe him for all his work and contributions over the years and his achievements,
said Smotrich, who opposed the ceasefire and hostage release deal The objectives of the war have not yet been fully achieved. The IDF will continue fighting to dismantle Hamas’s governing capabilities, secure the return of all hostages, and strengthen security conditions to ensure the safe return of residents to their homes."
We will not rest until a commission is established to prevent future disasters,
The IDF managed to rise from a very challenging starting point to conduct intense combat over more than a year and three months across seven theaters of operation,
The government must follow his example and establish a state commission of inquiry to restore public trust,
The Prime Minister thanked the Chief of Staff for his many years of service and leadership during the War of Revival across seven fronts, which brought significant achievements to the State of Israel." ... He will continue to fulfill his duties and oversee an orderly transition process until the end of his tenure."
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Halevi for his service in a statement from his office ... Defense Minister Israel Katz also praised Halevi’s contributions, noting I carry that black day with me ever since, day after day, night after night. I will carry the horrible pain of the war with me forever,
he wrote in his resignation letter I informed the Minister of Defense today (Tuesday) that by virtue of my recognition of my responsibility for the IDF's failure on October 7th, and at a time when the IDF has significant achievements and is in the process of implementing the agreement to release our hostages, I have requested to leave my role on March 6th, 2025,
a statement by the Herzi Halevi and shared by the Israel Defence Forces stated Until then, I will complete the IDF’s inquiries into the events of October 7th and strengthen the IDF's readiness for security challenges. I will transfer command of the IDF in a high-quality and thorough manner to my successor. I have sent a letter to the Minister of Defense and the Prime Minister on the matter,
On the morning of 7 October, the IDF under my command failed in its mission to protect the citizens of Israel,
Halevi said in his letter
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