Aharon Haliva
![Commander of the IDF Military Intelligence Aharon Haliva](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=700/2024/09/01/dfd8a990-6877-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h268_w400.jpg)
As Unit 8200's commander prepares to step down, the aftermath of October 7 continues to reshape Israel's most secretive circles, promising a new era for the intelligence powerhouse.
![Outgoing head of the IDF Military Intelligence Directorate, Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva (right) incoming commander of the directorate, Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder (left) and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi (center) attend a handover ceremony at the Glilot Base near Herzliya, August 21, 2024](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/08/22/5aeb00d0-609c-11ef-a8a8-27fa25dcdbd2__h400_w640.png)
Aharon Haliva, October 7, Retirement
National Security Agency Chief Aharon Haliva steps down, calls for state inquiry as Shlomi Binder takes over.
![Hamas terrorists in Israel on October 7th](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/04/7cd96350-39da-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h331_w650.png)
IDF, October 7, Hamas infiltration, Gaza
An internal investigation by the Intelligence Division examined how IDF intelligence personnel did not discern the early signs of Hamas' surprise attack. Additionally, they admit: 'We do not know how to prevent such an incident in the future.'
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Gantz Backs Haliva
After it was published last night that Military Intelligence Directorate's head Aharon Haliva received accurate information about the future attack by Hamas and canceled it - Benny Gantz, who appointed him in the past, rushed to back him up.
![A new commander for 9900](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/08/21/76c96cb0-3ffa-11ee-96a9-efd1eda81675__h331_w650.jpeg)
A New Commander
New commander for unit 9900: Brigadier General S. will head the formation and replace Brigadier General Erez Moskal. Head of the Military Intelligence Directorate Aharon Haliva during the ceremony: "It's a privilege to serve in the reserves, securing Israel from the frontlines"