“Israel” admits failure to achieve Gaza war goals

“Israeli” military chief Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, who resigned on Tuesday, said they had not achieved all its military goals in Gaza.

"The objectives of the war have not all been achieved. The army will continue to fight to further dismantle Hamas and its governing capabilities, ensure the return of the hostages" and enable displaced “Israelis” to return home, he said in his resignation letter.

In his resignation letter, released by the army, Halevi said he was leaving “due to my acknowledgement of responsibility for the (military's) failure on October 7.”

“Israeli” opposition leader Yair Lapid praised Halevi for stepping down and called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to follow suit.

"Now, it is time for them to take responsibility and resign -– the prime minister and his entire catastrophic government."

Major General Yaron Finkelman, the head of “Israel's” southern military command, which is responsible for Gaza, also resigned.

Halevi requested to leave his role on March 6, saying "until then, I will complete the inquiries into the events of October 7 and strengthen the (military's) readiness".