Israeli media: 'Aman' major resigns due to his failure in October 7
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This is the first resignation of such a kind since October 7, further testifying to the failure of Israeli intelligence.
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Sharon Halevi watches as Benjamin Netanyahu promotes her husband to the rank of Lieutenant-General, as outgoing chief Aviv Kochavi chats on the stage in occupied al-Quds, Monday, January 16, 2023. (AP)
Israeli media reported that a major in the research division of the Israeli military intelligence, “Aman” will end his duties due to his role in the intelligence assessment leading to intelligence failure on October 7.
Kan TV military and security affairs analyst Roi Sharon described this step as unusual, stating that it requires courage, and points to the current atmosphere in the intelligence division, highlighting that this is the first resignation since October 7.
“I bear responsibility for my role in the failure of October 7 and I request that my duties in the position be terminated,” the major informed his superiors yesterday. He indicated that it was quite clear to him since the beginning of the war that he had to end his duties, however, he was waiting for a ceasefire. Now, after four months had passed, he felt like it was finally time for him to resign, taking responsibility for his actions.
Sharon stressed the importance of emphasizing that this failure is much deeper than that of a major, as it is also linked to many high-ranking commanders in Aman and other formations in the occupation forces.
Downplaying failure
The occupation forces' spokesperson attempted to downplay the magnitude of this event, stating that the officer went to his commanders several weeks ago and requested that his employment be terminated for personal reasons, claiming that he fulfilled his duties in recent days and is going on unpaid leave while keeping his options open for a future in the occupation forces.
The Israel Hayom newspaper quoted today Israeli officials accusing the head of the Aman, Aharon Haleva, of leading the IOF into technology dependence instead of field intelligence methods.
The officials who spoke to the newspaper confirmed that the head of Aman succeeded in convincing the political wave in "Israel" of a deterred image of Hamas by grasping into his opinion and surrounding himself with yes-men.
Since the beginning of Operation al-Aqsa Flood, many Israeli officers have admitted to failure at all levels, especially military and security, the most important admission being that of the occupation's failure to predict the October 7 attack.
