Israel Defense Forces chief announces resignation effective March 6

Israel Defense Forces chief announces resignation effective March 6

Investing.com — 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.

Halevi’s resignation comes in the wake of a Hamas invasion into Israel on October 7, 2023. The invasion resulted in approximately 1,200 fatalities and the kidnapping of 250 individuals who were taken to Gaza. Halevi cited his responsibility for the failure of this event as the reason for his resignation.

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