Israeli army spokesman dismissed

The Israeli National Radio announced on Friday that Daniel Hagari, the army spokesman, resigned after the new chief of staff opposed his promotion.

In this regard, the Israeli army announced: "Eyal Zamir, the chief of staff of the army, and Daniel Hagari, the spokesman for the Israeli army, agreed that his duties as the spokesman for the Israeli army will be terminated in the coming weeks."

According to the Israeli media, Daniel Hagari has completed his duties and will retire from the Israeli army.

The Hebrew-language newspaper Yedioth Aharonot reported in this regard that Eyal Zamir, the new chief of staff of the Israeli army, has decided to dismiss Daniel Hagari, the spokesman for the Israeli army.

Hagari's resignation comes as several senior commanders of the Israeli army have resigned from their positions in recent weeks, acknowledging the defeat on October 7, 2023.

Previously, Odid Besiuk, commander of the Israeli army's operations department, resigned after 4 years in this position due to the defeat on October 7, 2023.

Earlier, Daniel Hagari, spokesman for the Israeli army, publicly criticized the Israeli cabinet and its inefficient management of the Gaza war in an interview with the regime's Channel 13, saying: "Talking about destroying Hamas is a deception, and until the Israeli cabinet finds a government to replace Hamas, this movement will remain. Hamas is an ideology that has been planted in the hearts of the Palestinian people and cannot be denied, and anyone who thinks we can eradicate Hamas is mistaken."

Hagari's words greatly angered Netanyahu, and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office issued a statement announcing that the Israeli security-political cabinet had declared one of its goals in the Gaza war to be the destruction of Hamas' military power and control in Gaza, and naturally the army is committed to this issue.

Analysts believe that Hagari's words show that the Israeli army is seeking to settle scores with Netanyahu, because Netanyahu has gained control of the Israeli army for more than 20 years, marginalizing its role and power, and dismissing and appointing whoever he wants in the army. He also did his best to blame the army and its officials and commanders for the October 7 defeat and to exonerate himself.