The head of the Israeli Army’s Intelligence services, Aharon Haliva, has announced his resignation following the events of October 7. He cited his responsibility for the attacks carried out by Hamas, which resulted in numerous casualties and abductions. He has called for an investigation to examine the security failures surrounding the attacks.

In his resignation letter, Haliva admitted that the Intelligence Division was not adequately equipped for the task at hand and acknowledged the weight of the responsibility entrusted to him. He has urged the establishment of a state committee to thoroughly investigate the events that led to the attacks.

The decision to resign has been approved by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Haliva will continue in his role until a replacement is appointed in an orderly manner. The Israeli Army praised Haliva’s dedication during his 38 years of service and his contributions to national security.

Haliva’s resignation marks a significant event as the first high-ranking official in Israel to resign due to security failures. Following his resignation, opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to follow suit. Lapid emphasized the importance of taking responsibility for failures, as demonstrated by Haliva.