Israel’s military shook things up this week by dismissing three top generals and disciplining other senior officers. The shakeup comes after a detailed report blamed them for failing to stop Hamas’s shocking October 7 attack in 2023.
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) released a statement saying all three divisional commanders, including the former military intelligence chief, bear "personal responsibility" for the assault launched from the Gaza Strip. One of them is General Yaron Finkelman, former head of the southern command, who had already resigned.
The move follows a call by IDF Chief Eyal Zamir for a systemic investigation into the failures that led to the October 2023 onslaught. Earlier this month, Zamir’s team published a report detailing long-standing organizational and intelligence breakdowns that left the army unable to raise the alarm despite having high-quality information 🤔.
Besides the three top commanders, the navy and air force leaders faced disciplinary measures, along with four other generals and several senior officers. It’s a rare moment in Israel’s history, as polls show broad public support for a full inquiry—but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has so far resisted forming a state commission 🏛️.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday that the defense establishment’s comptroller, Yair Wolansky, will review the expert report and decide if further probes are needed. Some analysts see this as the latest flashpoint between Katz and Zamir, who have clashed over Gaza strategy.
Meanwhile, on the ground in Gaza, the truce that began on October 10 continues to see tense moments. On Monday, IDF troops shot three militants who crossed the so-called Yellow Line under the ceasefire agreement. Hamas argues Israel moved the line deeper into Gaza—a claim Jerusalem denies 🔥.
Hamas, for its part, sent a high-level delegation to Cairo this week, meeting with mediators to negotiate the second phase of the U.S.-brokered truce. Both sides face pressure: Israelis demand answers for October 7, and Gazans hope for lasting calm.
As the region watches, this military shakeup raises big questions: Will more senior figures pay the price? Could Netanyahu face accountability? And can the IDF rebuild trust after such a series of setbacks? Stay tuned as we follow the next chapters of this tense saga.
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Israeli military sacks several generals over October 7 attack
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