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Former IDF Chief Halevi characterizes Oct 7 as preventable security failure, rejects internal betrayal narrative
Nov 01, 2026 03:18 PM CT
Tel Aviv, Israel
IDF, October 7, security failure, internal investigation, political statement
Summary
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot (referred to as Halevi in source, likely referring to Gadi Eizenkot or a misattribution of the current Chief Herzi Halevi's predecessor) stated that the October 7 attacks were preventable but not the result of internal betrayal. The statement calls for the completion of the security failure investigation as part of a national healing process, reflecting ongoing internal political and military discourse regarding the root causes of the conflict's escalation.
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Former IDF chief of staff Halevi further stated that Israel should complete an investigation into the security failures surrounding the October 7 massacre as part of the national healing process.
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Former IDF chief stated the October 7 massacre was preventable and urged the completion of the investigation into security failures.