Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi is the current IDF chief of staff, having replaced Aviv Kohavi.
He also added that the citizens of Israel had the right to receive answers regarding the event.
Israel’s independence depends on robust defense readiness. And on new military-intelligence leaders with clear-eyed understanding of the situation.
Other Israeli officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for his proposal to execute those who surrendered.
Haliva promised to achieve as many of the war's goals as possible during his remaining time in the position.
International community urges restraint as war cabinet debates action
Halevi's statements come amid a visit to the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, which was reportedly targeted and partially hit by Iran's attack.
According to the report, the targets include an Iranian facility in Tehran or a cyberattack.
As Israel faces growing odds of direct conflict with Iran, Israeli and American officials have coordinated defense capabilities in recent days.
The leader of the Noam Party, MK Avi Maoz, criticized IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and called for his dismissal. In his statement, he strongly opposed various decisions by the chief of staff.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's irrational focus on Gaza over larger existential threats is leading the nation toward destruction.