The failure of the intelligence services on Oct. 7, 2023 to discern Hamas's plans has disqualified the promotion of inside officers
(Nov. 5, 2024 / JNS) Israel Defense Forces Chief-of-Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi appears set to appoint a candidate from outside the system to lead Unit 8200, the IDF’s largest intelligence gathering unit.
The move is unusual. Normally, currently serving Unit 8200 officers would be considered for the position. But the failure of the intelligence services on Oct. 7, 2023 to discern Hamas’s plans has led to their disqualification, Ynet reported on Tuesday.
A discussion with the chief of staff about the appointment had been scheduled for Monday, but was postponed after earlier meetings turned stormy.