Breaking silence, ex-IDF chief Halevi says ‘absolutely no internal betrayal’ caused Oct. 7

Former IDF chief Herzi Halevi, in his first public remarks since resigning over the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, stated there was 'absolutely no internal betrayal' and called for a state commission of inquiry. He spoke at a Shurat Hadin conference in New York on Sunday, rejecting conspiracy theories and noting that no collaborator has been found in three years.

Former IDF chief Herzi Halevi, in his first public remarks since resigning over the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack, stated there was 'absolutely no internal betrayal' and called for a state commission of inquiry. Speaking at a Shurat Hadin conference in New York on Sunday, Halevi rejected conspiracy theories that have gained traction, including claims from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair and his wife Sara, who insinuated opposition politician Yair Golan knew of the attack in advance. Halevi noted that no collaborator has been found in three years, saying helping Hamas would require a broad network. He also reflected on the IDF's conduct, saying military pressure brought hostage releases but that IDF fire killed some captives. He revealed that on October 7, Israel sent Hezbollah a warning against intervening. The article notes that Halevi's acknowledgment of his own missteps is not new, as he wrote in his resignation letter that the IDF failed under his command.