Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi are engaged in a bitter conflict over the October 7 massacre and future military leadership, causing chaos and undermining Israel's national security. This public clash between top defense officials is not the first time the government has been at odds with the military. Katz's actions, combined with the government's failure to allow an investigation into its own handling of the events, deepen mistrust and frustration within the defense establishment and the public. This internal bickering only emboldens Israel's enemies and undermines unity and leadership.