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


What will IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi's legacy be? - analysis

The lack of a budget has had a significant effect on what Kohavi has wanted to do with the IDF, for the thousands of soldiers who serve the country, and his legacy.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi speaks at late Col. Sharon Asman's funeral, Sunday, July 4, 2021.

The IDF is losing the public’s trust and this will be Kohavi’s legacy

When society loses trust in the military, it can lead to an even greater reluctance to serve in the IDF.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi attends a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting in November.

It is tragedy after tragedy for the IDF in 2022 - analysis

Two deadly accidents in less than a week mark an awful beginning to IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi’s last year in office.

 IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi visits the scene of the fatal terror attack which claimed the life of Yehuda Dimentman on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Gantz, IDF chief Kohavi talk to squadron of helicopter crash

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi reaffirmed the IDF's intention to "thoroughly investigate the incident."

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz speaks to soldiers and officers of the 193rd Squadron

US NAVCENT Commander Cooper visits Israel

The visit was Cooper's third visit to Israel in the past six months, comes days after IDF Chief of Staff speaks with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley.

 Commander of the US Naval Forces Central Command’s (NAVCENT) Vice Adrimal Brad Cooper with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi.

Senior IDF officer pens scathing report against the Israeli military

This is not the first time that Col. Alon Madanes has written a scathing report of the IDF.

 IDF conducts large-scale exercise to prepare for next round of conflict with Gaza

Fateful Mossad, IDF war over Iran nukes continues - analysis

The disagreement between IDF Intelligence Chief Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva and Mossad Director David Barnea seems remarkable, but in fact, is just another round of the debate.

A missile unveiled by Iran is launched in an unknown location in Iran in this picture received by Reuters on August 20, 2020

Kohavi: Increase in Syria ops has led to decrease in Iran weapons smuggling

Israel's war-between-wars has disrupted Iran's weapons smuggling routes through Iran, says Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi.

AN IAF pilot poses proudly next to an F-35

Gantz, Kohavi join IDF haredi combat soldiers' Hanukkah candle-lighting

The candle-lighting, attended by the defense minister and IDF chief of staff, took place at the haredi battalion's base near the West Bank settlement of Beit El.

 The 97th Netzah Yehuda Battalion pose for a picture with Defense Minister Benny Gantz and IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi

Salaries of IDF troops to rise for the first time in six years

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi: "Soldiers are the source of the IDF's power. Every soldier is a valuable asset, and caring for them is our obligation."

Soldiers participating in the IDF’s large-scale Homefront Command and National Emergency Authority (RAHEL) drill