Herzi Halevi, Israel Minister of Defense resigns

Admin I Tuesday, January 21, 2025

TEL AVIV, Israel – Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi has resigned his appointment for failure to detect and foil October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

While his resignation takes effect March 6, 2025, he said he will transfer his command to his successor.

He said he has sent a copy of his letter to the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu.

He however vowed to complete inquiries into the event of October 7 and strengthen IDF in a high quality and thorough manner to his successor.

Statement by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi:

I informed the Minister of Defense today (Tuesday) that by virtue of my recognition of my responsibility for the IDF’s failure on October 7th, and at a time when the IDF has significant achievements and is in the process of implementing the agreement to release our hostages, I have requested to leave my role on March 6th, 2025.

Until then, I will complete the IDF’s inquiries into the events of October 7th and strengthen the IDF’s readiness for security challenges.

I will transfer command of the IDF in a high-quality and thorough manner to my successor.

I have sent a letter to the Minister of Defense and the Prime Minister on the matter.