Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Canada welcomes "Israel" and Hamas's agreement to implement the first phase of Trump's plan to end the war.
Al-Dali to Al Mayadeen: The presence of resistance leaders at the negotiations and the signing of the agreement, after "Israel" attempted to assassinate them in Qatar, is a humiliation for the occupation.
Al-Dali to Al Mayadeen: The agreement will be signed in the presence of Resistance leaders, led by Hamas, with senior official Khalil al-Hayya set to sign the agreement.
Trump to Fox News: I believe Iran is going to be involved in the peace situation.
Trump: Gaza will be rebuilt.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The occupation forces continue their violations, and warplanes are entering Gazan airspace at this moment.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The fate of thousands of civilians and journalists remains unknown.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The occupation forces continue bombing various areas of the Gaza Strip.
Hamas: We renew our pledge to our brave prisoners and their families that they will remain at the heart of our priorities, and we will not rest until the last prisoner enjoys freedom.
Hamas: We are awaiting the final approval of the names ahead of announcing them through the Prisoners’ Media Office.

Shame of October 7 to haunt Israeli military seniors 'forever': Aman

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Israeli media
  • 22 Aug 2024 00:22
3 Min Read

Two Israeli military officials assume responsibility for the failure of "Israel" on October 7 and call for an investigation into the unfolding of the war.

Listen
  • x
  • Israeli soldiers move on the top of a tank near the Gaza border, as seen from southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (AP
    Israeli soldiers move on the top of a tank near the Gaza border, as seen from southern occupied Palestine, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 (AP)

During the resignation ceremony of the former Israeli military intelligence unit Aman, the new head of the unit, Shlomi Bender, said that the "severe failure and the heavy price we paid" during Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7 "will remain etched in my bones forever."

Bender stated that the occupation is in a "long and harsh war," which he expects to expand. He called for continued efforts and increased preparedness for its potential escalation, particularly on the northern front of occupied Palestine.

Bender also reiterated his call to continue efforts to secure the release of the 109 Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip, deeming it an "urgent national mission."

At his resignation ceremony on Wednesday, the Israeli outgoing Aman chief Aharon Haliva accepted responsibility for the Israeli failures on October 7.

Haliva said that he would carry the "shame of October 7 for the rest of his life," acknowledging his failure to fulfill his duty of providing a war warning.

Related News

Iran warns against foreign interference in the Gulf, vows response

US spent $33 billion on post-Oct.7 genocide, wars, Brown Uni reports

Haliva took full responsibility for Aman's failure during Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, emphasizing that his resignation is part of his acceptance of responsibility for the failure.

He called for the establishment of an official investigative committee to uncover the reasons behind the outbreak of the war, the failure of military and intelligence agencies to predict and respond to it, and to draw lessons to ensure that "what happened will not be repeated."

The Israeli Army Radio reported that Aman chief Aharon Haliva will complete his duties next Wednesday, four months after announcing his resignation. He is one of the first Israeli military figures to resign from his position in the wake of Al-Aqsa Flood.

New head of Aman

General Shlomi Bender will assume the position of the new head of the Intelligence Division after previously serving as the head of the Operations Division.

The appointment of Bender as the new head of Aman on May 2, 2024, following Haliva, sparked widespread controversy in Israeli media and among its officials. This decision was made despite repeated calls for Bender to be at the center of investigations concerning the Israeli failure to anticipate the Al-Aqsa Flood operation.

Bender had ordered the withdrawal of his occupation troops from the Gaza perimeter and relocated them to the West Bank just hours before the start of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation. According to Israeli media, this indicates the absence of any intelligence within the Israeli occupation forces regarding the preparations by the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, for the operation.

In this context, Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss Security Minister Yoav Gallant after he approved Bender's appointment. Ben Gvir argued that Gallant lacked the mandate to make such appointments, saying he was "no longer qualified to continue his duties."

  • October 7
  • war on Gaza
  • Israel
  • Operation Al Aqsa Flood
  • Israeli occupation
  • Gaza
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Tucker Carlson speaks at a memorial for Charlie Kirk, Sunday, September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (AP)

Tucker Carlson: Israeli officers gave orders on Iran inside Pentagon

  • Politics
  • 2 Oct 2025
A Hamas fighter in combat fatigues stands before the ceremony for the handover of Israeli captives to the Red Cross in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, February 22, 2025 (AP)

Hamas responds to Trump plan, backs Gaza withdrawal, exchange

  • Politics
  • 3 Oct 2025
Mossad’s secret role in Aldo Moro’s 1978 murder revealed

Mossad’s secret role in Aldo Moro’s 1978 murder exposed

  • Politics
  • 5 Oct 2025
The Palestinian resistance and the people of Gaza showed that after combating Israeli aggression for two years, they remain victorious in the face of oppression (Mahdi Rteil/Al Mayadeen English)

Al-Aqsa Flood two years on, a tale of victory

  • Politics
  • 6 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
An Israeli armored vehicle moves on a street of a local market during a military raid in the West Bank refugee camp of Balata, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Israeli settlers kill Palestinian youth near Ramallah amid raids

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during the Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran interested in resuming nuclear talks: Lavrov

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a news conference at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, April 25, 2025 (AP)
Politics

IMF head flags US budget, Europe Defense spending challenges

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at UN headquarters (AP)
Politics

Meloni faces ICC complaint over Gaza genocide complicity with Israelis

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS