Israel's military chief resigns

Over in Israel, the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, General Herzi Halevi, submitted a letter of resignation on Tuesday, acknowledging his responsibility for the shortcomings during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.

In his resignation letter, the military chief said the IDF had "failed in its mission to protect the citizens of Israel."

The October 7 attacks resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 Israelis, mostly civilians, and the abduction of some 250 individuals.

It has been described as one of the most significant security failures in Israel's history.

Halevi's resignation is set to take effect on March 6.

General Yaron Finkelman, head of the IDF's Southern Command, also stepped down, citing similar reasons.