Herzi Halevi

Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi is the current IDF chief of staff, having replaced Aviv Kohavi.

New polls show declining confidence in the Likud and sharp drop in Israeli citizens' optimism

A new poll shows Netanyahu's coalition losing four mandates, opposition gaining three. Another poll reveals declining confidence in Israel's future and leadership.

By MOSHE COHEN
11/05/2024

The controversy surrounding appointing new IDF intelligence chief Shlomi Binder

Why did Halevi pick Binder, given there were other qualified candidates with less controversy? Some say it's preexisting loyalties...

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, April 23, 2024.

'Entering Rafah is a death trap, we don't trust you': Soldiers' parents pen letter to defense chief

Parents of combat soldiers issued a letter stating their concern for IDF ground operations in Rafah, referring to dangerous traps and preparation Hamas has made.

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englmann attends a press conference to announce the opening of an invest

State Comptroller to Netanyahu, Halevi: 'Cooperate on examination of Oct. 7'

He also added that the citizens of Israel had the right to receive answers regarding the event. 

The necessary fixes the IDF needs for the long wars of the coming decade

Israel’s independence depends on robust defense readiness. And on new military-intelligence leaders with clear-eyed understanding of the situation.

  IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in Gaza's Khan Yunis April 3, 2024

Ben-Gvir reportedly slammed for questioning why surrendering Hamas men were arrested, not killed

Other Israeli officials criticized Itamar Ben-Gvir for his proposal to execute those who surrendered.

Taking responsibility: IDF Intelligence head, Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva, resigns from the IDF

Haliva promised to achieve as many of the war's goals as possible during his remaining time in the position.

Halevi: Israel will respond to Iran’s missile attack

International community urges restraint as war cabinet debates action

Halevi: 'Iranian attack will be met with response'

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.

Netanyahu asks IDF to provide 'target options' for Iranian attack

According to the report, the targets include an Iranian facility in Tehran or a cyberattack. 

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