Resignation Amidst Conflict: Israeli General Steps Down

Israel's top general resigned following intelligence failures leading up to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Meanwhile, Israel launched a military operation in Jenin, killing six and wounding 35. Over 1,200 were killed in the attack. The resignation of Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi highlights amid the conflict.

Israel's top general, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, resigned Tuesday, pointing to security and intelligence failures that led to Hamas' surprise attack, which propelled ongoing conflict in Gaza. This marks a significant leadership change amid escalating tensions.

As Halevi steps down, Israel has commenced a substantial military operation in Jenin, a West Bank city known for recent military confrontations. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports that at least six have been killed. This operation is unfolding despite a delicate ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, set to last six weeks.

The aftermath of the October 7 attack remains dire, with over 1,200 deaths reported. The tensions underscore the deep-seated regional instability and political divisions within Israel's coalition government, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces backlash over the ceasefire's terms amidst ongoing violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)