Former Israeli military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva, in leaked recordings, argued that the October 7 attack by Hamas was not simply an intelligence or operational failure, but the result of deep, systemic issues that have developed over many years. Haliva, who resigned after the attack, criticized the idea that replacing individuals would solve the problem, insisting the entire system requires fundamental reform. He placed responsibility on both the military and political leadership, particularly pointing to decisions made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he believes enabled Hamas' rise in Gaza. Haliva also called for a full state commission of inquiry to investigate the failures, emphasizing the need for accountability and warning that similar disasters could happen again if profound changes are not made.