Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence – The New York Times https://t.co/o61AeL6JvU
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) March 20, 2024
Day: March 20, 2024
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi expected to resign before end of year – The Jerusalem Post https://t.co/RJDINb8Tav – Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023. pic.twitter.com/xVPtBNKdIw
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) March 20, 2024
IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi intends to announce his resignation from his position between Septemeber and December and, until that time, finish internal investigations regarding the war and present them to the relevant government officials, Walla reported on Wednesday, citing defense officials.
According to reports, he also intends to lead a massive wave of resignations by officials in high-up positions who were part of the security failure that led to October 7.
Additionally, officials estimate that other high-ranking officers will finish their roles as intended and resign without waiting for removal. They also clarified that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant fully supports Chief of Staff Halevi, believes in his professionalism, and believes that he will lead the IDF to achieve its goals for the war.
Halevi insisted multiple times and succeeded in delaying internal investigations for at least five months, only approving them in the last two weeks.
Additionally, despite the harsh criticism, he also expedited the promotions and placements of several high-ranking officers, which ensured sufficient replacements for when these officials in high-up positions allegedly resigned.
Palestinians take control of an Israeli tank after crossing the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023. (credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)
The chief of staff prevented the suspension of IDF officials in high-up positions until now despite the attack on October 7, which led to the murder of more than 1200 civilians and over 240 hostages being taken into the Gaza Strip.
Halevi takes responsibility
Earlier this week, Halevi said, “I am responsible for what happened on October 7. I am responsible for what has happened since then and what will happen. The IDF is currently at war, and right now, it is correct to focus solely on the goals of this war.”
ICYMI: IDF chief Herzi Halevi intends to lead a massive wave of resignations by officials in high-up positions who were part of the security failure that led to October 7.
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— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) March 20, 2024
❗️В результате атаки на Харьков разрушены здания, погибли трое.
Начальник следственного управления Харьковской области Сергей Болвинов сообщил, что в результате атаки разрушены восьмиэтажное здание и производственный цех в Холодногорском районе города.
“Трое погибших и пять… pic.twitter.com/UzY3wIx3GZ
— DW на русском (@dw_russian) March 20, 2024
IDF: 90 Hamas gunmen killed, 160 suspects nabbed in raid at Gaza’s Shifa Hospital https://t.co/oKypNSZiMV
— The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) March 20, 2024
Good to see Brigadier (Retd.) Brian Parritt, late Intelligence Corps, among those marking the end of the Korean War with King Charles yesterday https://t.co/7vn4GrX7EC
— Military Intelligence Museum (@mi_intel) March 20, 2024
A German soldier has been charged with spying for Russia, prosecutors say. He allegedly visited the Russian embassy in Berlin and offered to cooperate. https://t.co/bxtw2tFAG1
— DW News (@dwnews) March 20, 2024
Ein handlungsfähiges Europa ist die beste Antwort auf alle Populisten, die nicht verstehen, dass nur Europa uns in der künftigen Welt die Stärke und die Kraft geben wird, die wir brauchen, um Wohlstand und Demokratie zu verteidigen. #Regierungserklärung
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) March 20, 2024
Russland ist nicht stark – das zeigen auch die gefälschten Wahlen und die Verfolgung der Opposition. Wir bewundern mutige Frauen und Männer wie Alexej #Nawalny: Es ist schwer, in einem solchen Land auf Freiheit zu bestehen. Sie haben unsere Solidarität und unsere Herzen.
— Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) March 20, 2024