Israel Security Agency (ISA-Shin Bet) Director Ronen Bar presented the findings of the October 7th inquiries to the agency's staff and mentioned his responsibility for the failure.
"I took responsibility and I intend to realize it. But timing has significance," Bar was quoted by Channel 12 as saying.
"I am not satisfied with the return of 179 hostages. I am looking at the 59 who remain," the director stated.
He emphasized that he would not leave the agency before the creation of a state inquiry commission and also indicated successors. "The moment I see that it's happening, I would like to pass the baton to one of my two amazing deputies."
Bar pledged to use all his power to prevent the appointment of a director from outside the agency.