Herzi Halevi, Israel’s Deputy Chief of Staff, is in the news after Gaza hostage repatriation and security failures under his watch.
Over the past week, Israel has returned the remains of several hostages and fallen soldiers from Gaza, including Hadar Goldin and Itay Chen, ending long campaigns for their repatriation. The process highlights ongoing tensions over the handling of remains and the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir dismissed senior officers and issued reprimands following a report on October 7 failures, citing systemic issues. The move comes amid political tensions and public pressure for accountability, with ongoing debates over investigations and military appointments.