IDF chief Herzi Halevi expected to resign before year's end, per Israeli reports

• Published date: 20 March 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

According to reports, he also intends to lead a massive wave of resignations by officials in high-up positions who were part of the security failure that led to October 7

Additionally, officials estimate that other high-ranking officers will finish their roles as intended and resign without waiting for removal. They also clarified that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant fully supports Chief of Staff Halevi, believes in his professionalism, and believes that he will lead the IDF to achieve its goals for the war.

Halevi insisted multiple times and succeeded in delaying internal investigations for at least five months, only approving them in the last two weeks.

Additionally, despite the harsh criticism, he also expedited the promotions and placements of several high-ranking officers, which ensured sufficient replacements for when these officials in high-up positions allegedly resigned.

The chief of...