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Israel's Military Intelligence Chief Resigns After October 7 Attack. On April 22, the head of Israel's military intelligence said he would step down after failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack. Associated Press reports that the announcement makes Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history. "The intelligence directorate under my command did not live up to the task we were entrusted with." "I carry that black day with me ever since, day after day, night after night. I will carry the horrible pain of the war with me forever.", Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press. AP points out that resignations by security and military officials have been stalled by numerous Israeli conflicts. In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces conflict with both the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts. Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. Other leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to acknowledge direct responsibility or step down, despite growing protests. Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians and displaced an estimated 80% of the population. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT