Israeli Military Chief Resigns Over October 7 Hamas Attack Failures

General Herzi Halevi steps down, citing responsibility for the army's inability to prevent the deadly assault, as a ceasefire in Gaza begins.

Israeli Generalstabschef Herzi Halevi announced his resignation, effective March 6, 2025, acknowledging the military's failure to defend against the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
The attack, involving thousands of Hamas fighters, resulted in over 1,200 deaths, the majority being civilians, and the abduction of more than 250 people into Gaza.
Halevi is the highest-ranking Israeli official to step down in connection with the attack, joining other military leaders who have resigned since the incident.
The resignation comes three days after a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza conflict and the release of three Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Public criticism persists toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not accepting personal accountability for the military and political failures related to the October 7 assault.