The last time an IDF chief resigned mid-term was Dan Halutz following failures of the military during the 2006 Second Lebanon War. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi’s announcement that he will resign on March 6 after the IDF probes of the October 7 disaster are issued and with the hostage deal with Hamas moving forward was expected,

Isreal Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi resigned on Tuesday in a stunning announcement as he blamed himself for failures in Hamas's Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

This decision was made long ago. Now, with the IDF holding the upper hand in all theaters of combat and with another hostage return agreement underway, the time has come' The post IDF chief Halevi’s resignation letter: Oct.