In a resignation letter, Haliva expressed remorse over the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, acknowledging his division's failure to fulfil its entrusted task.
The Israeli war cabinet held a meeting late Sunday (local time) to discuss efforts for the release of remaining hostages held in Gaza, according to Israeli official.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US lawmakers after they voted in favour of aid packages for their countries.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday visited Mossad headquarters (Israel's international intelligence agency) where he met with Director David Barnea and with the forum of division heads.
In retaliation to recent attacks by Iran, Israel during early hours on Friday morning (local time) launched missile strikes against Tehran, ABC News reported citing a senior US official.
The US has emphasised the importance of avoiding further escalation and working with partners in the region and around the world to create a "unified diplomatic" response to Iran's "reckless and irresponsible behaviour."
The Prime Minister thanked the British Foreign Secretary and the German Foreign Minister for their unequivocal support and for their countries' unprecedented standing up in defense of the State of Israel against Iran's attack.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed at a cabinet meeting that Israel will make its own decisions and do whatever is necessary to protect itself, even if it contradicts the advice given by its allies.
John Kirby said that the US House of Representatives should move the bill in order to help the US get security assistance for Israel, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific.
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, US President Joe Biden made it clear to his counterparts that America will not get drawn into any offensive action against Iran after it launched a barrage of missiles against Israel on Saturday, CNN reported, citing US officials familiar with the matter