Israeli military chief steps down over October 7 Hamas massacre: ‘Weighs on me every day’

Israeli military chief steps down over October 7 Hamas massacre: ‘Weighs on me every day’

Halevi oversaw major successes, including the taking out of Hezbollah and Hamas terror chiefs

IDF Chief of Staff, Lt Gen. Herzi Halevi announces resignation

File video showing Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, who announced his resignation on January 21st, 2025. (Video: IDF Spokesman's Unit.)

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi holds a situational assessment and discussion with reserve commanders on the Lebanese border. (IDF Spokesman's Unit)

Memorials at the site of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attack on the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Re'im, Israel, on May 27, 2024. (Kobi Wolf/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday held meetings at Mount Hermon with senior defense and security officials. (IDF)