Israel's Military Intelligence Chief , Resigns After October 7 Attack.<br />On April 22, the head of Israel's military <br />intelligence said he would step down after <br />failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack.<br />Associated Press reports that the announcement makes <br />Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to <br />resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history.<br />Associated Press reports that the announcement makes <br />Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to <br />resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history.<br />The intelligence directorate <br />under my command did not live up <br />to the task we were entrusted with, Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press.<br />I carry that black day with me ever <br />since, day after day, night after night. <br />I will carry the horrible pain of <br />the war with me forever, Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press.<br />AP points out that resignations by <br />security and military officials have been <br />stalled by numerous Israeli conflicts.<br />In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces <br />conflict with both the Lebanese militant group <br />Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts.<br />In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces <br />conflict with both the Lebanese militant group <br />Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts.<br />Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and <br />other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not <br />being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. .<br />Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and <br />other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not <br />being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. .<br />Other leaders, including Prime Minister <br />Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to <br />acknowledge direct responsibility or <br />step down, despite growing protests.<br />Other leaders, including Prime Minister <br />Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to <br />acknowledge direct responsibility or <br />step down, despite growing protests.<br />Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares <br />to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on <br />April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. .<br />Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares <br />to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on <br />April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. .<br />The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, <br />which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians <br />and displaced an estimated 80% of the population. .<br />The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, <br />which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians <br />and displaced an estimated 80% of the population.
