Aviv Kochavi
Former IDF Chief says Gaza wasn't seen as an existential threat; Iran was top priority
Former Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi discussed the implications of military decisions and strategic focus shaping Israel's recent security policies.
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IAF grounds Yanshuf squadron after near disaster
A helicopter carrying Chief of Staff plummeted before engine was restarted * The Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters have been in operational use since the mid-90s.
In North, Gantz warns that Israel will meet tests with strong response
‘We are not looking for unnecessary escalations,’ says defense minister
As coronavirus surges in the military, what can or should it do next?
Over 800 IDF service members have been diagnosed with coronavirus, the numbers are only going to keep rising.
Kochavi's helicopter malfunctions, almost crashes
The pilots managed to reactivate the proper engine when the helicopter was a mere 30 meters from the ground.
Kochavi: IDF exercise canceled due to budget gaps
The exercise was part of the annual training roster and was supposed to come following numerous lessons gained following 2019 plans.
IDF Chief of Staff visits the south ahead of IDF units moving there
The IDF plans to move some of its cyber and intelligence units to the south of the country, Kochavi met with local mayors to discuss aspects of the move.
IDF to consider naming close to two-decade long campaign in south Lebanon
Twenty years after Israel withdrew from the security belt, the nameless war has often been forgotten
Commander of Israel's Border Police tests positive for coronavirus
On Thursday, Shabtai attended a memorial service along with President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin, Chief Commander of the IDF Maj.-Gen Aviv Kochavi and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz.
IDF chief of staff: Commanders can make mistakes, but we will back them up
Kochavi also referred to the movie "Jenin, Jenin" directed by Mohammed Bakri and criticized its twisted portrayal of soldiers who fought during Operation Defensive Shield in 2002.
Kochavi: Iran is the most dangerous country in the Middle East
Despite the distance, Tehran's role in funding terror groups along Israel's borders makes it Israel's top threat.
