Discharged Gaza Intelligence Officer Dismissed Warnings of Hamas Invasion

The Israeli military has officially ended the service of Lieutenant Colonel Aleph, the former intelligence officer for the Gaza Division on October 7th. This decision follows a months-long administrative process and a legal battle by the officer to remain in service and prevent the publication of his name. Aleph is identified as the officer who dismissed the warnings of Sergeant V., who alerted him to Hamas training for a large-scale war scenario, reportedly calling it an "imaginary scenario" and "showing off."

Further reports indicate that Aleph refused for months to discuss the unusual Nohba unit training and, when a discussion was finally scheduled, Sergeant V. was not invited. He also allegedly failed to update the Gaza Division commander and the Southern Command intelligence officer about the Nohba training. The planned briefing for the division commander was set for after the holidays and never occurred due to the October 7th attack.

Even after the massacre, Aleph reportedly refused to resign, insisting on completing his full term as intelligence officer for the Gaza Division. He continued to serve in various roles within military intelligence, including in Unit 9900, until media intervention reportedly halted his continued service in those positions. The Chief of Staff subsequently ordered his dismissal, along with other senior officers.

Despite the dismissal order, Aleph allegedly refused to leave the IDF, continuing to receive a salary and a new vehicle while awaiting reassignment. His father, who frequently appears in the media as a security expert, has reportedly not disclosed his son's former senior role in Gaza and has opposed an inquiry commission.

Aleph has been engaged in a prolonged legal fight against his dismissal and sought to prevent the publication of his petition, but the court rejected this. He has also fought for years to keep his identity secret, with censorship initially citing his role as an intelligence officer. Even after his role ended and a court ruled his name could be published, he appealed to the Supreme Court, and his name remains under gag order.