Former Israeli military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva has publicly blamed the Shin Bet security service for failing to anticipate and prevent the deadly Hamas invasion on October 7. In a leaked recording aired by Channel 12, Haliva criticized Shin Bet's use of its substantial funding and questioned its preparedness. He also reflected on the breakdown of discipline and the decline of key Israeli institutions, including the army, describing the situation in stark terms. Haliva, who resigned in April 2024 following the attack, emphasized the heavy responsibility borne by senior officials and expressed regret over the events that led to the devastating incursion.