Ex-IDF Chief Halevi Calls Oct. 7 a 'Preventable Failure,' Denies Internal Betrayal
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi described the October 7th attack as a "preventable failure" during a conference in New York. He denied any internal betrayal, calling for political leaders to publicly state this and for a state commission of inquiry to investigate. Halevi also mentioned that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas were prioritized over Gaza before the attack, and that military pressure in Gaza aided hostage releases.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi called the October 7th attack a "preventable failure."
- Halevi denied any internal betrayal occurred on October 7th.
- He called for a state commission of inquiry to investigate the events.
- Halevi stated that Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas were prioritized before the attack.
- He asserted that military pressure in Gaza was essential for hostage releases.
Former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke for the first time about the events of October 7th at the "Shurat HaDin" conference in New York, which focused on the fight against antisemitism. Halevi described the attack as "a failure that could have been avoided," while simultaneously dismissing claims of internal betrayal.
"There was absolutely no betrayal," Halevi stated, urging the political class and the country's leadership to publicly affirm this. He asserted his readiness to explain the day's events in detail and advocated for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry. "Israel must see the investigation through to its end and ask the difficult questions. We must confront this failure in order to repair it," he said.
Halevi also addressed the hierarchy of priorities that existed before the attack, noting, "We should have gone to war in Gaza much earlier, but the priority at that time was first Iran, then Hezbollah, and finally Hamas." He further contended that military pressure in the Gaza Strip was crucial for the release of hostages.
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