The chief of staff of the Israeli military, Eyal Zamir, has officially dismissed or censured several senior officers for their roles in the failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, attacks. Most of those dismissed had already resigned, making the move largely symbolic, while others were formally censured but will remain in their positions until the end of their tenures. Zamir emphasized the importance of command responsibility and acknowledged the dedication of the officers involved, but described the events of October 7 as a severe and systemic failure for the military. The decisions follow an external review that found previous internal investigations inadequate, and come amid calls for a more independent inquiry into the events and the military's preparedness.