This decision was made long ago. Now, with the IDF holding the upper hand in all theaters of combat and with another hostage return agreement underway, the time has come' The post IDF chief Halevi’s resignation letter: Oct.

In his statement, reported by Israeli media, Halevi stated he would “transfer command of the IDF in a high-quality and thorough manner to my replacement.” Until then, he plans to oversee investigations into the Hamas attack.