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Israeli Military Intelligence Chief Resigns After Hamas Attack: Major General Aharon Haliva (Times of Israel)
Israel’s Military Intelligence Chief Resigns Over Hamas Attack
Major General Aharon Haliva has resigned from his position after taking responsibility for failures that led to the October Hamas militant attack, triggering months of war. The military announced his resignation on Monday, making him the first top Israeli official to step down in the aftermath of the attack.
Haliva expressed deep regret for the “black day” and acknowledged that the intelligence division under his command did not live up to the task they were entrusted with. His resignation comes as a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of Israel’s government and military following the attack.
The aftermath of the attack has been devastating for both Israelis and Palestinians. In Gaza, the Civil Defence agency reported the discovery of around 200 bodies over the past three days, buried by Israeli forces at a hospital in Khan Yunis city. The toll of the conflict has been immense, with casualties on both sides and widespread destruction.
The Israeli military has accused Hamas of using health facilities as command centers and holding hostages, while Hamas denies these allegations. The conflict has raised concerns about the civilian toll and the humanitarian situation in Gaza, with reports of hospitals being reduced to ashes and bodies left unburied.
As the Jewish Passover holiday began, families were urged to leave an empty seat at their tables to represent hostages held in Gaza. The Israeli government has vowed to continue efforts to secure the release of captives and address the ongoing crisis in the region.
The resignation of Major General Haliva marks a significant moment in the aftermath of the Hamas attack, highlighting the accountability and challenges faced by Israeli officials in the wake of the conflict. The repercussions of the attack continue to reverberate, with calls for justice, peace, and humanitarian aid in the region.
