The government must follow Halevi's suit and commit to a rigorous independent investigation of the events that led to October 7. Only this can help Israel learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger.
Israel will only be able to fully move on from October 7 when all those who bear responsibility for the disaster have been replaced. Accountability demands change, not just admissions of guilt.
Dark Horse candidate Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai makes the list, subverting expectations.
What’s next for Israel’s military and defense strategy after Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi’s resignation?
Alongside the senior General Staff officers, the list of officers who may retire from the IDF is reportedly quite long.
Netanyahu thanked Halevi for his many years of service and his command of the IDF in the war.
Eyal Zamir, a former deputy IDF chief who came in second place to Halevi during the last race for IDF chief, is Netanyahu's favored candidate.