TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday because of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, becoming the first senior figure to step down over his role in the stunning failure to anticipate or quickly respond to the deadliest assault in Israel’s history.
Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva’s decision could set the stage for more resignations among top Israeli security officials. Hamas militants blasted through Israel’s border defenses on Oct. 7, rampaging through communities unchallenged for hours and killing 1,200 people, most of them civilians, while taking roughly 250 hostages into Gaza.
The attack set off the war against Hamas in Gaza, now in its seventh month.
“The intelligence directorate under my command did not live up to the task we were entrusted with. 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,” Haliva wrote in his resignation letter, which was provided by the military.
Welcome to Britain's strictest estate: How neighbours have to follow a 32
Republicans debate ahead of runoff for Alabama congressional seat
Ryan Feltner gets 1st win of season, Rockies use season
Congressman Don Beyer went back to college to learn AI
Confucius Institute library opens doors to Chinese culture for Tanzanian students
Ryan Feltner gets 1st win of season, Rockies use season
What to expect in Michigan's state house special elections
Jalen Green has 26 points and Houston cruises to 116
Cleveland Guardians are off to a blazing start with MLB's best record under rookie manager
Praise for Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' efforts to inspire young people
Delta Air Lines, facing another union attempt to organize flight attendants, is raising their pay
Court says judge had no authority to halt Medicare Advantage plan for Delaware government retirees