In a significant development, Major General Aharon Haliva, the chief of military intelligence for the country, has tendered his resignation following an intelligence failure related to an attack by Hamas on Israel's territory last October. The announcement was made by the Israeli military on Monday, as reported by BBC News.

Major General Haliva has decided to end his term of office and retire from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), according to the statement issued by the Israeli military. However, he will continue to fulfill his duties until a successor is appointed, following the established norms and procedures.

Political analysts suggest that the resignation of the intelligence chief was anticipated, given the scrutiny over intelligence lapses not only regarding the October 7 Hamas attack but also concerning other security incidents, including an attack on the Iranian consulate building in Syria and numerous drone and missile strikes.

This development underscores the importance of robust intelligence mechanisms in ensuring national security and the challenges involved in maintaining effective intelligence gathering and analysis in a volatile region like the Middle East.