Defense Minister Israel Katz says he has ordered IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi to present all of the investigations into the October 7 onslaught by the end of January, and until then, he will not approve the appointments of new generals.
In a statement issued by Katz’s office, the defense minister instructed Halevi to show him all of the October 7 investigations that have so far been completed.
“It is the duty of the IDF to finish the investigations as soon as possible to present them to the families and the public in Israel, and to draw lessons and the necessary conclusions,” the statement says.
Halevi has previously indicated that he will resign upon the completion of the October 7 probes.
Katz will not approve any appointments of new major generals in the IDF until he reviews the investigations, “and will learn and understand their meaning and possible effect on the candidates for promotion,” his office adds.
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