Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi has dismissed several senior officers and reprimanded others for their roles in the military’s failure to prevent and respond effectively to Hamas’s surprise attack on October 7, 2023. The internal investigation found major shortcomings in preparedness and operational response, particularly within the intelligence, operations, and southern command divisions. Some officers were released from reserve duties, one was told his career was over, and another resigned voluntarily. Halevi described the incident as a grave and systemic failure, emphasizing that the lessons learned would guide the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the future. Public pressure for accountability continues to mount, with thousands protesting in Tel Aviv demanding a national inquiry. The October 7 attack killed about 1,200 people in Israel and led to Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza, which has caused tens of thousands of deaths, according to Gaza health authorities.