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Halevi Resigns, Leaving the Army in Deep Crisis

After 15 months of war, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli army, Herzi Halevi, has announced his resignation, leaving his successor with an army in a severe personnel and organizational crisis. His departure, alongside tensions within military leadership, exacerbates the instability in Israel’s defense establishment, as the crisis deepens amidst renewed escalation in Jenin and ongoing political challenges.
Jan 23, 2025 - 13:36
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Key Issues in the Army Under Halevi’s Leadership

The Israeli newspaper Haaretz highlights that the army is facing a severe personnel crisis:

???? Halevi stated:
“I will carry this defeat with me for the rest of my life.”


The Crisis and Its Causes

Haaretz suggests that the only way to address the crisis is by creating an independent commission to investigate the army’s failures, including recent military operations. However, Netanyahu is actively blocking such efforts.

The newspaper attributes the worsening situation to Netanyahu’s political manipulations, including:


Potential Candidates for Chief of Staff

Following Halevi’s resignation, three candidates are in the running for the position of Chief of Staff:

  1. Eyal Zamir: A retired major general and current Director-General of the Ministry of Defense, who previously lost to Halevi in the last selection process.
  2. Amir Baram: A former Deputy Chief of Staff, linked to the failures of October 7, 2023.
  3. Uri Gordin: Commander of the Northern Military District, who brings operational experience but faces internal criticism.

⚡️ A decision on the new Chief of Staff is expected soon, but analysts predict that leadership changes alone will not resolve the systemic issues plaguing the army.


Implications and Forecasts

  1. For the Army:

    • The departure of key leaders risks further weakening management and operational readiness.
    • Ongoing difficulties with recruitment and retention will continue to erode morale.
  2. For Politics:

    • Political interference by Netanyahu and Gallant deepens the crisis of trust within the military.
    • Blocking investigations fuels public discontent and undermines accountability.
  3. For the Region:

    • Continued military operations like “Iron Wall” increase the risk of escalating conflict.
    • Provocations in the West Bank could spark new waves of violence, destabilizing the region further.

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