Unit 8200 Commander Resigns Over Failure to Prevent Hamas Attack
The head of Israel’s elite intelligence unit, Unit 8200, Brigadier General Yossi Sariel, has announced his resignation following criticism for not preventing the Hamas attack on October 7. This comes after intelligence warnings were not acted upon, leading to the tragic incident.
Unit 8200 is responsible for decoding and analyzing intercepts and signals intelligence, making it a crucial division within the Israeli army. The failure to prevent the attack has resulted in a series of resignations within the Military Intelligence Directorate, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
Despite warnings from Unit 8200 about Hamas’s preparations for the attack, the tragic event still unfolded, resulting in numerous casualties and deaths. The aftermath also saw Israel’s retaliatory offensive against Hamas, leading to further casualties in Gaza.
While an official inquiry into the October 7 attack has not been opened yet, the resignations within key intelligence positions shed light on the need for accountability and improved security measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)