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Former IDF Chief Demands Accountability After Hamas Attack

8/19/2025

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Aharon Haliva, former IDF intelligence chief, acknowledges intelligence failures before the October 7 Hamas attack, urging a complete operational overhaul.
He calls for accountability from top officials, including the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, for security lapses.
Haliva controversially suggests high casualties in Gaza may deter future attacks, indicating a shift in military strategy.
He criticizes IDF complacency, highlighting a culture that values personal time over operational readiness.
Leaked recordings show Haliva believes arrogance within the security establishment led to underestimating threats from Hamas and Hezbollah.

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Aharon Haliva, former IDF intelligence chief, acknowledges intelligence failures before the October 7 Hamas attack, urging a complete operational overhaul.
He calls for accountability from top officials, including the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, for security lapses.
Haliva controversially suggests high casualties in Gaza may deter future attacks, indicating a shift in military strategy.
He criticizes IDF complacency, highlighting a culture that values personal time over operational readiness.
Leaked recordings show Haliva believes arrogance within the security establishment led to underestimating threats from Hamas and Hezbollah.