Aviv Kohavi

Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran

As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, countries like Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain boost military cooperation with Israel, strengthening regional alliances.

International Cooperation Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Amit Adler, July 2024; illustrative.
 State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman (illustrative)

IDF Public Defender disapproves of Comptroller's Office October 7 probe

 Brigadier-General Daniel Hagari, former IDF spokesperson.

Daniel Hagari to be replaced as IDF spokesman, retire from military, new chief rules

  Aviv Kohavi

Former IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi joins Israeli-Canadian capital fund AWZ Ventures


IDF Chief of Staff visits Morocco's Jewish community

Morocco – the former home of nearly 500,000 Jews who have since emigrated to Israel – decided to normalize relations with the Jewish state in late 2020.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi at the Slat al-Azama Great Synagogue in Marrakesh, Morocco.

IDF chief Kohavi invites Moroccan counterpart to Israel for first official visit

Defense ties between Israel and Morocco are reaching new heights, with joint drills planned as Kohavi visits country.

  IDF Chief of Staff (Lt.-Gen.) Aviv Kohavi on his first official visit to Morroco, July 19, 2022.

IDF chief Kohavi warns Israel might be required to act against Iran

Comments come after a senior adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran is technically capable of making a nuclear bomb.

  IDF Chief of Staff (Lt.-Gen.) Aviv Kohavi with US CENTCOM general Erik Kurilla.

IDF chief to make unprecedented official visit to Morocco

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi will visit Morocco for three days, becoming the first Israeli military officer to visit the kingdom.

 IDF Chief of Staff (Lt.-Gen.) Aviv Kohavi with US CENTCOM general Erik Kurilla.

IDF adds ‘stateliness’ as fourth military value in code of ethics

The values outlined are acting for the good of the state, Defense of the State, its Citizens and Residents; Patriotism and Loyalty to the State; Human Dignity.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi attends a ceremony of the Aharai! Youth Program, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on June 17, 2022

A-G hints she may let gov't appoint new IDF Chief of Staff

If approved, the appointment would be made despite objections from Likud.

 NEWLY APPOINTED Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara waves during a welcome ceremony for her in Jerusalem this week.

Military Intelligence, Mossad at odds over Iran deal - report

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi is said to be opposed to a deal while Defense Minister Benny Gantz is in favor of one.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar on April 24, 2022

IDF chief, Middle East generals talk Iran in secret meetings - report

US-sponsored talks between Israel and several Gulf states have taken place amid increased threats from Tehran.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi attends a ceremony of the Aharai! Youth Program, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on June 17, 2022

Will A-G let Benny Gantz appoint a new IDF chief with upcoming elections? - analysis

if Israel's attorney-general, Gali Baharav-Miara, wanted to slam the door shut on Gantz’s idea, she would have. She did not.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz and IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 74th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on May 5, 2022

Gantz: I will not let the IDF Chief of Staff appointment be held hostage

With new elections potentially on the horizon, Gantz may run into some legal obstacles when pushing the appointment through during a transitional government.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi, Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar on April 24, 2022