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BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Tim1212(op): 7:00pm On Jan 21, 2025
In a surprise move, Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Southern Command, has announced his decision to leave the military. Finkelman informed Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi of his decision, marking the end of his illustrious military career.



No Reason Given

At this time, no reason has been given for Finkelman’s decision to leave the military. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the IDF, as Finkelman has been a respected and influential figure in the organization.

Implications Unclear

The implications of Finkelman’s departure are unclear, but it is likely to have significant repercussions for the IDF’s Southern Command. The.........
https://degoldenblog.com.ng/breaking-idf-southern-command-head-to-leave-military/

Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by atiku4President(m): 7:16pm On Jan 21, 2025
Hope he's not a mole. He must be closely watched.
Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Dindondin: 7:29pm On Jan 21, 2025
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Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Tinubuagbado: 9:24pm On Jan 21, 2025
Mole spotted
Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Elusive001: 9:49pm On Jan 21, 2025
atiku4President:
Hope he's not a mole. He must be closely watched.
Following IDF chief’s lead, Southern Command head says he too plans to resign over responsibility for failures ahead of Oct. 7
By Emanuel Fabian Follow
Today, 3:56 pm


The head of the IDF Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, has notified Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi that he intends to resign from the military.

Finkleman cites his responsibility for the IDF’s failures in the lead-up to the October 7, 2023, onslaught as the reason for his resignation.

The announcement comes after Halevi announced he would resign in March.

Finkelman’s resignation letter reads as follows (translated from the Hebrew):

Commander,

Following my conscience and the values that guide me, I have decided to conclude my tenure as Commander of the Southern Command and my service in the IDF.

On October 7, I failed in my duty to protect the Western Negev and its beloved, heroic residents.

This failure is seared within me for life.

Out of responsibility to the State of Israel, to the residents of the Gaza envelope — so dear and precious to me — to the IDF and to my soldiers, I have since led the war against Hamas and the terrorist organizations in Gaza.

I had the privilege of commanding, in this war, extraordinary commanders, warriors, and soldiers — the victory generation. Their fighting will be recorded as chapters of heroism and excellence in the history of the IDF and the State of Israel.

With deep sorrow, I will forever carry in my heart the memory of the fallen — our finest sons and daughters, courageous in spirit and action. We will walk in their legacy, and I will always stand with the bereaved families.

I also carry with me our wounded, in their pain and in their inspiring struggle for recovery and health.

In this war, we have inflicted a severe blow on Hamas. The mission is not yet complete!

We must continue to strike the enemy, bring all our hostages home, and restore the communities to their land, to security, and to prosperity.

Commander, I thank you for your true partnership in times of ultimate trial, and for your steadfast and principled leadership.

I will continue my mission for as long as I am needed.

Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman
Commander, Southern Command

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/following-idf-chiefs-lead-southern-command-head-says-he-too-plans-to-resign-over-responsibility-for-failures-ahead-of-oct-7/
Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Elusive001: 9:51pm On Jan 21, 2025
Tinubuagbado:
Mole spotted
No mole bro.

See his reason up there

These are men with dedication to their country. Patriotic men. They are not like the ones here.
Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Tim1212(op): 10:15pm On Jan 21, 2025
Elusive001:
Following IDF chief’s lead, Southern Command head says he too plans to resign over responsibility for failures ahead of Oct. 7
By Emanuel Fabian Follow
Today, 3:56 pm


The head of the IDF Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, has notified Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi that he intends to resign from the military.

Finkleman cites his responsibility for the IDF’s failures in the lead-up to the October 7, 2023, onslaught as the reason for his resignation.

The announcement comes after Halevi announced he would resign in March.

Finkelman’s resignation letter reads as follows (translated from the Hebrew):

Commander,

Following my conscience and the values that guide me, I have decided to conclude my tenure as Commander of the Southern Command and my service in the IDF.

On October 7, I failed in my duty to protect the Western Negev and its beloved, heroic residents.

This failure is seared within me for life.

Out of responsibility to the State of Israel, to the residents of the Gaza envelope — so dear and precious to me — to the IDF and to my soldiers, I have since led the war against Hamas and the terrorist organizations in Gaza.

I had the privilege of commanding, in this war, extraordinary commanders, warriors, and soldiers — the victory generation. Their fighting will be recorded as chapters of heroism and excellence in the history of the IDF and the State of Israel.

With deep sorrow, I will forever carry in my heart the memory of the fallen — our finest sons and daughters, courageous in spirit and action. We will walk in their legacy, and I will always stand with the bereaved families.

I also carry with me our wounded, in their pain and in their inspiring struggle for recovery and health.

In this war, we have inflicted a severe blow on Hamas. The mission is not yet complete!

We must continue to strike the enemy, bring all our hostages home, and restore the communities to their land, to security, and to prosperity.

Commander, I thank you for your true partnership in times of ultimate trial, and for your steadfast and principled leadership.

I will continue my mission for as long as I am needed.

Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman
Commander, Southern Command

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/following-idf-chiefs-lead-southern-command-head-says-he-too-plans-to-resign-over-responsibility-for-failures-ahead-of-oct-7/
What a beautiful later
Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Mafash25(f): 7:26am On Jan 22, 2025
IDF really disappointed her citizens before October 7
He really need to resign
Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by panafrican(m): 1:55pm On Jan 22, 2025
The probability he is sick of Netanyahu is greater than 95%.
Loneliness is sometimes the reality great soldiers end with.
Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Mafash25(f): 6:53am On Jan 23, 2025
panafrican:
The probability he is sick of Netanyahu is greater than 95%.
Loneliness is sometimes the reality great soldiers end with.
He fail to protect the southern border against hamas
Re: BREAKING: IDF Southern Command Head To Leave Military (photo) by Biodun556(m): 3:24pm On Jan 23, 2025
atiku4President:
Hope he's not a mole. He must be closely watched.
He left because Gaza genocide failed
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