{"id":14220,"date":"2025-03-13T11:21:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=14220"},"modified":"2025-03-13T11:27:53","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T11:27:53","slug":"new-israeli-army-chief-aligns-with-netanyahu-blocks-inquiry-into-october-7-failures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/13\/new-israeli-army-chief-aligns-with-netanyahu-blocks-inquiry-into-october-7-failures\/","title":{"rendered":"New Israeli Army Chief Aligns with Netanyahu, Blocks Inquiry into October 7 Failures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-Israel\u2019s new Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has been closely aligning himself with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly regarding the genocidal war on Gaza, Israel\u2019s investigation into the October 7 failure, and military restructuring since assuming office just days ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"c47507c6-8134-43bf-ae16-4621784cf688\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"513\">Zamir has begun reversing several key decisions made by his predecessor, Herzi Halevi, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"696\">\n<li data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"604\">Approving the Israeli army\u2019s involvement in distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"696\">Refusing to push for an official commission of inquiry into the October 7 failures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"867\">By blocking an official inquiry, Zamir is protecting Netanyahu and his government from being held accountable for their role in the security failures of October 7.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"945\">Zamir Approves Military Role in Humanitarian Aid Distribution<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1241\">According to a report by Israel\u2019s Channel 12 on Thursday, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/02\/03\/eyal-zamir-appointed-as-idf-chief-of-staff-advocate-for-strong-stance-on-gaza-and-iran\/\">Zamir<\/a> has informed Israel\u2019s political leadership that he will implement a major policy shift on one of the most controversial issues between Israel\u2019s political and military leadership over the past year and a half:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1370\">The Israeli military will now be allowed to either facilitate or directly handle humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1630\">Former Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi had strongly opposed this, fearing it could be interpreted as military rule over Gaza or a precursor to full Israeli military control. His stance had full backing from former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1809\">According to Channel 12, the new plan involves an American company managing aid distribution, but if it fails, the Israeli military will take over the task itself.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12146\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12146\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12146 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1302-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Eyal Zamir Appointed as New IDF Chief of Staff\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1302-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1302-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1302-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1302-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1302.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netanyahu selects retired Major General Zamir to lead the Israel Defense Forces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1897\">Zamir Hands Over Sensitive October 7 Files, Weakening Calls for Inquiry<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2071\">A report by Haaretz revealed that Zamir has agreed to hand over sensitive files related to the October 7 security failures to State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2226\">His predecessor, Herzi Halevi, had refused to share these documents, arguing that any critique of the military should wait until after the war.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2339\">Last year, tensions flared between Halevi and the state comptroller over the issue. Halevi insisted that:\u201cThe failures of October 7 should only be examined by an official state inquiry, not an internal investigation,\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2532\">\u2014 a committee that Netanyahu&#8217;s government refuses to establish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2602\">During Zamir\u2019s swearing-in ceremony, Halevi publicly declared:&#8221;An official inquiry is both necessary and vital.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2720\">However, sources close to Zamir told Haaretz that:&#8221;Zamir is not committed to an official inquiry. He appears hesitant and seems to prefer relying on the State Comptroller\u2019s review instead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2958\">Englman and Zamir have since held multiple meetings, agreeing to investigate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3112\">\n<li data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3010\">The Israeli army\u2019s conduct before October 7<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3068\">The role of the Military Intelligence Directorate<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3069\" data-end=\"3112\">The Southern Command\u2019s preparedness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4276\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4276\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4276 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/In-addition-to-other-resistance-factions-in-Gaza-Hamas-carried-out-a-surprise-operation-against-Israel-on-the-morning-of-October-7th-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shin Bet Admits Failure in Assessing Hamas' Capabilities Before October 7 Attack\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/In-addition-to-other-resistance-factions-in-Gaza-Hamas-carried-out-a-surprise-operation-against-Israel-on-the-morning-of-October-7th-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/In-addition-to-other-resistance-factions-in-Gaza-Hamas-carried-out-a-surprise-operation-against-Israel-on-the-morning-of-October-7th-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/In-addition-to-other-resistance-factions-in-Gaza-Hamas-carried-out-a-surprise-operation-against-Israel-on-the-morning-of-October-7th-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/In-addition-to-other-resistance-factions-in-Gaza-Hamas-carried-out-a-surprise-operation-against-Israel-on-the-morning-of-October-7th-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/In-addition-to-other-resistance-factions-in-Gaza-Hamas-carried-out-a-surprise-operation-against-Israel-on-the-morning-of-October-7th-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/In-addition-to-other-resistance-factions-in-Gaza-Hamas-carried-out-a-surprise-operation-against-Israel-on-the-morning-of-October-7th-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4276\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">October 7 Attack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3187\">Zamir\u2019s Internal Military Investigation Sparks Controversy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3329\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/11\/eyal-zamir-takes-command-a-new-phase-in-israels-war-on-gaza\/\">Zamir<\/a>\u2019s decision to launch an internal military review of the failures that led to Hamas\u2019s attack has drawn criticism within the army.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3536\">Senior security officials argue that this move shifts attention away from Netanyahu\u2019s political failures and reduces pressure on investigating the political leadership&#8217;s role in the disaster.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3773\">Netanyahu\u2014who adamantly opposes an independent commission of inquiry\u2014has been pressuring both Halevi and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar to cooperate with the state comptroller, widely seen as loyal to Netanyahu\u2019s government.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3775\" data-end=\"3928\">Last week, Netanyahu\u2019s office issued a statement attacking the Shin Bet\u2019s internal report on its failures before and during October 7, stating:\u201cInstead of cooperating with the state comptroller, Ronen Bar has produced an investigation that answers none of the important questions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4278\">The Shin Bet\u2019s internal report acknowledged the agency\u2019s security failures, but it also held the political leadership and military accountable\u2014something Netanyahu has been keen to avoid.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6766\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6766 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Netanyahu-considers-recognizing-a-Palestinian-state-on-the-condition-related-to-Saudi-Arabia-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Netanyahu selects retired Major General Zamir to lead the Israel Defense Forces\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Netanyahu-considers-recognizing-a-Palestinian-state-on-the-condition-related-to-Saudi-Arabia-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Netanyahu-considers-recognizing-a-Palestinian-state-on-the-condition-related-to-Saudi-Arabia-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Netanyahu-considers-recognizing-a-Palestinian-state-on-the-condition-related-to-Saudi-Arabia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Netanyahu-considers-recognizing-a-Palestinian-state-on-the-condition-related-to-Saudi-Arabia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Netanyahu-considers-recognizing-a-Palestinian-state-on-the-condition-related-to-Saudi-Arabia-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Netanyahu-considers-recognizing-a-Palestinian-state-on-the-condition-related-to-Saudi-Arabia-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Netanyahu-considers-recognizing-a-Palestinian-state-on-the-condition-related-to-Saudi-Arabia.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netanyahu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4356\">Zamir\u2019s Appointment Signals Military Alignment with Netanyahu<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4567\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/09\/israeli-army-chief-eyal-zamir-signals-renewed-war-in-gaza-with-surprise-military-drill\/\">Zamir\u2019<\/a>s policy reversals and alignment with Netanyahu\u2019s stance suggest that the Israeli army\u2019s top leadership is now shifting in favor of the government\u2019s political interests, particularly regarding:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4569\" data-end=\"4759\">\n<li data-start=\"4569\" data-end=\"4632\">Blocking an independent inquiry into October 7 failures<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4691\">Involving the military in aid distribution in Gaza<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4759\">Shielding Netanyahu and his war cabinet from accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4761\" data-end=\"5049\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With Netanyahu\u2019s political survival tied to avoiding an official investigation, Zamir\u2019s tenure as Chief of Staff appears to be a continuation of efforts to redirect blame away from the government and solidify military-political cooperation in Israel\u2019s ongoing war on Gaza.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-Israel\u2019s new Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, has been closely aligning himself with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly regarding the genocidal war on Gaza, Israel\u2019s investigation into the October 7 failure, and military restructuring since assuming office just days ago. 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