Tel Aviv (Agencies): Major General Aharon Haliva, the commander of Unit 8200, Israel’s largest intelligence unit, is expected to announce his resignation in the coming weeks. This decision follows a series of escalating tensions, including a recent drone attack by Hezbollah on the unit’s headquarters near Tel Aviv.
Last week, Hezbollah launched at least six drones targeting the Unit 8200 base at Glilot, just north of Tel Aviv. This attack was reportedly in retaliation for the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr, in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. The drones were intercepted, and no significant damage was reported, but the incident has heightened security concerns in the region.
Major General Haliva’s resignation comes in the wake of his acknowledgment of failures in intelligence that led to the October 7 Hamas attack, which caught Israel off guard and resulted in significant casualties. Haliva has stated that he bears full responsibility for the intelligence lapses and has decided to step down to allow for new leadership to address these challenges.
The resignation of such a high-ranking official underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by Israel and the critical role of intelligence in national defense. As the situation continues to evolve, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are expected to intensify their efforts to counter threats from both Hezbollah and Hamas.