On Thursday, the Israeli military intelligence announced the resignation of its director, Aharon Haliva. This came after the Hamas massacre on October 7th. The army has now appointed General Schlomi Binder as his successor.
However, these new appointments have faced criticism from some Israeli MPs who are eager to see an end to the Gaza War. The right-wing extremist police minister even went as far as to call for the defense minister to resign. There are concerns that these appointments could deepen the divide between the political leadership and the security establishment.
The lack of a future plan for the Gaza Strip is causing growing dissatisfaction within the army. Reports suggest that this lack of planning could jeopardize war goals such as the long-term destruction of Hamas. The power vacuum created by the absence of a plan could lead to the resurgence of the Islamist organization.
There is uncertainty and unease surrounding these new appointments and the state of affairs in Israel’s military intelligence. Despite these tensions, it is crucial for careful navigation to ensure the security and stability of
