Maj Gen Haliva resigns over Hamas attack failures
The Guardian — April 22, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
Summary: Israel's military intelligence chief, Maj Gen Aharon Haliva, resigned due to failures surrounding Hamas's deadly attack on 7 October. Haliva called for a state inquiry commission to investigate the lapses. The attack resulted in 1,200 deaths and 250 hostages. Public anger is high, with over 62% of Israelis believing those responsible should resign. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure but has not taken direct responsibility.
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