Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that, following the resignation of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Helevi, he will begin interviewing candidates for the position of the next IDF chief of staff in the coming days.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi announced his resignation, effective March 6, citing his “responsibility for the failure of the IDF on October 7” in a letter tendered to Defense Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday. Halevi’s resignation came at a time of increased political pressure from the governing coalition for him to leave his position.

Isreal Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi resigned on Tuesday in a stunning announcement as he blamed himself for failures in Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

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Israel's army chief Herzi Halevi on Tuesday said he would resign on March 6, taking responsibility for the massive security lapse on Oct 7, 2023, when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel. Halevi said he would complete the Israel Defence Forces' inquiries into the October 7 attacks and strengthen the IDF's readiness for security challenges.