Halewi informed Prime Minister Binjamin Netanjah and defence Minister Israel Kaca of his decision. The General has commanded Israeli armed forces since January 2023. He will leave his position almost a year before the end of his three-year term.
The Chief of General Staff has stated that he will devote his fresh weeks to investigating the failures that led to the Hamas attack and to overseeing the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
On 7 October 2023, the governing Gaza Strip Hamas and another Palestinian terrorist groups invaded the south of Israel, killing about 1,200 people and kidnapping 251. In retaliation, the Israeli army began an operation to destruct Hamas. Over 47,000 Palestinians died during the 15 months of the war in the Gaza Strip. The first phase of ceasefire has been in force since Sunday, including the exchange of kidnapped hostages on Palestinian prisoners and the gradual withdrawal of Israel.
After October 7, Israeli troops and government bodies were criticized for their uncoordinated and frequently besides late consequence to the raid. There have besides been allegations that the faults and neglects of the services and troops have allowed the threat of Hamas to be disregarded, thereby facilitating the carrying out of this largest terrorist attack on Israel in history.
