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Israel's Military Intelligence Chief , Resigns After October 7 Attack. On April 22, the head of Israel's military intelligence said he would step down after failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack. Associated Press reports that the announcement makes Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history. Associated Press reports that the announcement makes Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history. The intelligence directorate under my command did not live up to the task we were entrusted with, Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press. I carry that black day with me ever since, day after day, night after night. I will carry the horrible pain of the war with me forever, Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press. AP points out that resignations by security and military officials have been stalled by numerous Israeli conflicts. In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces conflict with both the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts. In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces conflict with both the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts. Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. . Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. . Other leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to acknowledge direct responsibility or step down, despite growing protests. Other leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to acknowledge direct responsibility or step down, despite growing protests. Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. . Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. . The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians and displaced an estimated 80% of the population. . The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians and displaced an estimated 80% of the population.

6 Facts About the Passover Holiday

6 Facts About the Passover Holiday. This year’s Passover celebration falls on April 5th and ends on April 13th. Whether you’re personally participating or not, it’s important to understand this significant Jewish holiday. Here are six key facts to help you out. 1. Why is Passover celebrated?, To remember and celebrate the biblical story of God freeing the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. 2. When is Passover?, The Hebrew calendar doesn’t match the Gregorian calendar, so the date of Passover shifts every year. 3. What is a Haggadah?, A Haggadah is a book used during the seder to tell the story of Passover. 4. What is a seder?, The Hebrew word translates to “order” and is a ritual that involves food, song, storytelling and family. 5. What are traditional Passover foods?, There are ceremonial foods such as lamb shank, roasted egg, celery and bitter greens. 6. What foods cannot be eaten?, Foods made of fermented grains, known as “chametz,” are not permitted as well as foods not labeled "kosher."