Official announcements from the Israeli Defense Forces

IDF Intelligence Chief Aharon Haliva to Resign Over October 7 Hamas Attack

Apr 22, 2024, 09:45 AM

Major General Aharon Haliva, the head of the IDF's Military Intelligence Directorate, has announced his resignation following his role in the intelligence failures that led to the Hamas attack on October 7. Haliva's decision to step down marks him as the first senior Israeli official to resign over the incident. His resignation will not be immediate as he will remain in his position until a replacement is appointed. This move comes as Israel continues to deal with the repercussions of the October 7 attack, which has been described as a significant intelligence oversight.