Herzi Halevi

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

While the public has been focusing on failures of Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, Halevi must also be praised, receive credit for IDF successes.

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

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

Beyond a ceasefire, top IDF officer compromised- opinion

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.

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


Israeli officials warn Syrian factions not to violate existing agreements with Syrian state

Halevi issued statements warning armed factions that violations would be met with an "offensive response."

 Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left) and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar (right) (illustrative).

Israel warns Iran against sending help as Syrian army defenses crumble

Rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama, bringing the insurgents a major new victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria.

 A billboard bearing a picture of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and a national flag are torn by anti-government fighters in the northern city of Aleppo on November 30, 2024. Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Syria's second city of Aleppo on November 29.

Hagari under fire: MKs, Halevi criticize spokesperson over Feldstein bill comments

Hagari called the Feldstein bill "very dangerous to the IDF" and later apologized for the statements.

 Brigadier-General Daniel Hagari, former IDF spokesperson.

Senior officials: Eyal Zamir should be Halevi's replacement, and soon

Top officials also say Oct. 7 probes are overdue.

 Director General of the Israel Defense Ministry, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir (right), signing an ammunition deal with CEO of Elbit Systems Bezhalel Machlis (left) on July 31, 2024

IDF chief Halevi pushes back on appointment freeze, hints at possible resignation

"Criticism is being heard regarding the appointment process, in light of the defense failure on October 7," Halevi wrote.

 Herzi Halevi

Israel Katz promotes new IDF Ground Forces, Unit 8200 commanders

Col. A to head Unit 8200, Brig.-Gen. Lotan promoted to ground forces commander in a major IDF leadership reshuffle.

 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.

Israel's leadership is failing IDF soldiers - opinion

For soldiers, the parallels between the Knesset’s betrayal and the IDF leadership’s failures are glaring.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: The military’s top brass has yet to take responsibility for the intelligence and operational failures that led to October 7. While soldiers and reservists continue to pay the price, the leadership remains unscathed, the writer argues.

October 7 Civilian Inquiry Committee to publish initial findings on Tuesday

The committee sent requests for responses to over 120 senior political and military officials as part of its preparation to publish a comprehensive and highly critical report.

 Podium at the meeting to discuss the formation of a civilian team of experts to probe the failures of October 7 massacre

Halevi: The goal is to return northern Israel's residents home safely

IDF Chief visits troops in southern Lebanon, emphasizes mission to enable northern residents' safe return through operations against Hezbollah.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in southern Lebanon, Nov. 20, 2024.

Israel Katz confirms issuing of 7,000 IDF draft notices to haredi recruits

Katz said he intended to hold an in-depth discussion with all relevant parties in order to "promote an agreed-upon solution."

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz