Israel's military said that Aharon Haliva had asked to end his service 'following his leadership responsibility' for Hamas' 7 October attack that triggered the Gaza war.
The head of Israeli military intelligence, who last year accepted responsibility for the failures that allowed the Hamas-led attack on Israel on 7 October, has resigned, the military said in a statement on Monday. Major General Aharon Haliva is the first senior Israeli figure to step down over Hamas' attack which sparked the more than six-month-long war in Gaza . Haliva said shortly after the attack in October that he shouldered the blame for not preventing the assault.
Blinken, without providing details, said his department was conducting investigations under a law that prohibits sending military aid to foreign security units that violate human rights with impunity. He then added: "I think it's fair to say that you'll see results very soon. I've made determinations; you can expect to see them in the days ahead.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israeli military intelligence chief quits over 7 October attackMaj Gen Aharon Haliva is first senior figure to step down over role in deadliest assault in country’s history
Read more »
Israel hits back at Iran: How domestic politics is determining Israeli actionsIsrael’s latest missile strike on Iran may be more a face-saving exercise aimed at satisfying members of its coalition government than a true escalation of hostilities.
Read more »
Israel Iran strike: World leaders urge Israeli restraint as hardliners say ‘go berserk’Facing pressure from all sides, Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly looking for non-lethal options to retaliate against Iran’s weekend missile fusillade.
Read more »
Unthinkable after October 7, Israel is increasingly a country aloneIsrael has ignored warnings from friendly governments before. But the deaths of seven aid workers, including an Australian, might be an inflection point, Brett McLeod writes.
Read more »
Israel Hamas: Israeli military withdraws from Shifa hospital after raidThe troops left widespread devastation in their wake after extended firefights with Palestinian militants in and around the complex.
Read more »
Israel-Hamas: Markets spooked after Israel launches retaliatory strike on IranAustralia stocks fell to a three-month low while gold and oil surged after Israel reportedly launched a retaliatory strike on Iran, fuelling fears of a widening Middle East war.
Read more »