Israeli military chief resigns over 'terrible failure' during 7 October attacks

Herzl Halevi, Israel's military chief, has resigned, citing failures in relation to Hamas' surprise attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023. His resignation will take effect on 6 March. 

"The [Israeli military] under my command failed in its mission to protect Israel's citizens," Halevi wrote in his resignation letter to Defence Minister Israel Katz.

"The responsibility for this terrible failure stays with me every day, every hour, and will remain with me for the rest of my life."