This decision was made long ago. Now, with the IDF holding the upper hand in all theaters of combat and with another hostage return agreement underway, the time has come' The post IDF chief Halevi’s resignation letter: Oct.

Herzi Halev says he is following through on a promise to quit in the wake of the attacks on Israel, when almost 1,200 people were killed and 250 Israelis taken hostage.

Herzi Halevi said he would resign 'by virtue of my recognition of my responsibility for the IDF's failure on October 7'

In his statement, reported by Israeli media, Halevi stated he would “transfer command of the IDF in a high-quality and thorough manner to my replacement.” Until then, he plans to oversee investigations into the Hamas attack.

Israel’s military chief of staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has said he will resign in March over the failure to prevent the October 7 attack.

The Chief of Staff for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Herzi Halevi, has announced his resignation, effective from March 6, according to an official statement. Halevi has informed Defense Minister Israel Katz of his decision to step down.

Major General Herzi Halevi, the chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), announced on Tuesday (Jan 21) that he would resign from the top post on March 6. Major General Halevi said he was leaving the IDF after recognising his responsibility for the failure of the IDF over Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7,

Israeli Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi has resigned, citing failures by the Israeli military regarding the Hamas-led October 7 attacks, a military spokesman said on Tuesday. Halevi's resignation will take effect on March 6,