Herzi Halevi

PMO publishes Netanyahu's Oct. 7 schedule, reveals he spoke with Gallant earlier than reported

According to the released schedule, Netanyahu spoke with Gallant during his drive to the Kirya between 7:30 a.m. and 8:22 a.m., when he was told that there was "no clear situational picture."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election as the ruling party seeks to retain power amid slipping polls and questions over Netanyahu’s future.
A view of homes destroyed and burned in the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, August 5, 2026

Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions

 Lt.- Gen. Herzi Halevi makes remarks from the Gaza border.

Fmr. IDF chief Herzi Halevi, the tragic unsung hero I know - comment

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN


Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion

These operations blur the line between cyber and traditional warfare. While no physical damage may be immediately visible, the groundwork is being laid for potential future actions

Former IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen (ret.) Hertzi Halevi

Pro-Iranian hacking group Handala claims breaching ex-IDF chief Halevi's phone

The group also published footage that appears to show Halevi holding meetings with senior Arab officials, including those from Qatar and Jordan.

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on January 28, 2025.

No contact for hours: Behind Netanyahu, IDF's failure to stop Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre - exclusive

Enmity between the prime minister, defense minister, and the IDF chief prevented communication for hours as Hamas was murdering 1200 and kidnapping hundreds in the early hours of Oct. 7.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation

“The recommendations of Ronen Bar and Herzi Halevi came following particularly urgent and serious intelligence warnings about Hamas preparing for combat in Gaza,” Lapid said.

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 9, 2026

Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks

The Monday decision revealed that Tzachi Braverman made use of sensitive information obtained through his official role in connection with the investigation into leaked classified materials.

Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 18, 2024.

New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028

In November 2024, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had won a years-long battle to get authority to build a new high-tech border fence with Jordan to block smuggling.

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

Netanyahu letting Katz, Zamir battle over shaping IDF General Staff - analysis

What began as a political alliance has evolved into a deeper fight over control of the IDF, with Netanyahu and Katz pushing changes Zamir views as overreach.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Belgian NGO HRF files new complaint in Spain against Israeli tourist, alleging Gaza war crimes

The group asked Spanish authorities to detain the traveler urgently to prevent his departure and “ensure accountability,” according to the complaint.

Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion patrol near the Israeli-Gaza border, October 20, 2023.

'Not one minister called me, saying welcome back': Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes slams gov't - N12

Mozes pushed for a state commission of inquiry to “investigate everything that happened that morning.”

Released Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes at a ceremony marking rebuilding in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, following the October 7 massacre. August 7, 2025.

'Field trial': Dismissed IDF generals attack Eyal Zamir's October 7 sanctions

"Hopefully, there will be a state commission of inquiry, and it will hear me. Everything is fine," former head of Military Intelligence, Aharon Haliva said in response to his dismissal.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir smiles, November 3, 2025