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 government finalizes appointment of Eyal Zamir as new IDF chief

Zamir is somewhat unusual for an IDF chief given that his military background is in tank command, but his top posts in the later years of his resume made him a favorite from the start of the race.

 OUTGOING IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi (left) and his successor, Eyal Zamir, attend a ceremony in 2019.

IDF chief Halevi to fly to US for first and only visit of term

The fact that he has never visited as IDF chief also explains why Halevi's trip is a full three days, whereas typically, such a trip might only be one or two days.

 IDF CHIEF OF STAFF Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony in October marking the first anniversary of the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi apologizes to released female observers for their time in Gaza

IDF will investigate everything that happened at the outpost on October 7, Halevi said, and told the observers that he wishes for them to participate in the investigation.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with released IDF observers Naama Levy, Agam Berger, Liri Albag, and Karina Ariev on February 14, 2025.

Israeli gov't committee approves Eyal Zamir as next IDF chief

Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, but that pick was made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.

 Eyal Zamir, next IDF chief of staff seen outside his home. January 2, 2025.

Why did senior security officials falsely believe Hamas was deterred? - opinion

It took Halevi almost three weeks to launch the counteroffensive. Could it be that he did not even expect the IDF would need to retake the Gaza Strip, or ever dedicate the IDF to planning for it?

IDF CHIEF of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi appears before the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. After October 7, 2023, it took Halevi almost three weeks to launch the counteroffensive. Could it be that he did not even expect the IDF would need to retake the Gaza Strip, asks the writer.

Netanyahu’s end game not just for IDF, but also Shin Bet - analysis

The grand plan: To force out Ronen Bar along with already ousted IDF chief Halevi.

 IDF Chief-of-Staff Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar are seen among Israeli security echelon leaders, May 8, 2024

There are now two IDF chiefs deciding future of the hostages and the war - analysis

The fact that so much is at stake at this transitional moment and that Zamir may be displacing Halevi in many informal ways is what is so unusual and worthy of attention.

 Current IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi with incoming IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir.

Eyal Zamir likely to lead IDF into a new era: 'Small and smart' is over

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Zamir’s two civilian years in the Defense Ministry will also be useful in terms of his task’s most prickly dimension – personnel. 

 OUTGOING IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi (left) and his successor, Eyal Zamir, attend a ceremony in 2019.

How Israel almost wiped out Hezbollah, only days after October 7 - exclusive

Behind the Scenes: The most in-depth story of how close Israel came to crippling Hezbollah after Oct. 7.

 (L-R) Ex-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'Israel shall produce its own armaments,' incoming IDF chief of staff says

"Through its own efforts," Israel would be "prepared to face any threat and any scenario," he further noted. 

 Eyal Zamir during a speech at Israel's Defense Ministry. February 2, 2025.