Former IDF Intelligence Chief Slams Shin Bet "Where Were You on October 7th"
Former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva criticized the Shin Bet for failing to act on signs of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, while accepting responsibility for his directorate’s shortcomings. His resignation and apology reflect the deep impact of the intelligence failure on Israel’s defense establishment.
Eliana Fleming
8/15/2025