Israeli military’s intelligence chief resigns over 7 October
Maj Gen Aharon Haliva is the first leader to quit for failing to prevent the 7 October attack.
THURSDAY, 25 APRIL 2024, 10:35
Maj Gen Aharon Haliva is the first leader to quit for failing to prevent the 7 October attack.
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