Ex-IDF Chief: Oct 7 Was Failure, Not Betrayal
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Former IDF Chief of Staff A-Levi described the October 7th attacks as a failure, not a betrayal, and stated that the army was not present to save victims. He believes the failure was avoidable and requires confronting mistakes. A-Levi also commented on the need for a thorough state investigation. His successor, Eyal Zamir, has ordered a review of internal IDF investigations conducted during A-Levi's tenure.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former IDF Chief of Staff A-Levi called Oct 7 a failure, but not a betrayal.
- A-Levi stated the failure was avoidable and cited the inability to save victims as proof.
- He expressed disbelief that any IDF colleagues would aid Hamas.
- A-Levi called for a thorough state investigation into the events.
- His successor, Eyal Zamir, ordered a review of internal IDF probes.
Former IDF Chief of Staff A-Levi stated that the events of October 7th constituted a significant failure but emphatically denied any betrayal. "One hundred percent, there was no betrayal," A-Levi asserted, according to Kan news. He explained that he could detail the events of October 7th and expressed disbelief that any of his colleagues, after decades of service and risking their lives, would decide to aid Hamas. A-Levi noted that aiding Hamas would require a wide network, and no such individuals have been discovered in three years of war. He described October 7th as an "avoidable failure" that must be confronted to correct mistakes. "I look at the photograph of Shiri Bibas and see the fear in her eyes. We were not there in time to help her and save her. That is where our failure lies," he added. Regarding the establishment of a state commission, A-Levi believes Israel must complete the investigation and ask difficult questions, mirroring the IDF's internal processes. His successor, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the internal IDF investigations conducted under A-Levi's leadership and has ordered them to be re-examined.
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