Israeli army Major General Udi Adam, who had a key role in commanding Israeli forces during the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, has resigned.

He is thought to be one of the first senior officials associated with the war to leave his post.

His resignation, which the Israeli army says it has accepted, comes at a time of continuing public criticism about the way the conflict was handled.

Israel has launched a probe on the role of government and military in the war.

There had been widespread speculation the general would step down as head of the Northern Command after he was sidelined at the height of the conflict.  Read Story here from the BBC .