Colonel A., the designated commander of the YAHALOM unit who was supposed to assume his position soon, informed his commanders that he decided not to accept the role and unexpectedly resign from the IDF. The background for the decision involves personal and professional reasons he has experienced since October 7 in his combat roles, after serving as the engineering officer of the Southern Command at the beginning of the war and on October 7. The IDF was surprised by this move, as A. was considered a highly respected officer, and in his role as a staff officer in the Southern Command, he was not found to have played a significant part in the failures of October 7. Nevertheless, A. claimed he still feels responsible.