Herzi Halevi

New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028

In November 2024, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had won a years-long battle to get authority to build a new high-tech border fence with Jordan to block smuggling.

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.
 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Netanyahu letting Katz, Zamir battle over shaping IDF General Staff - analysis

Israeli soldiers from the Netzah Yehuda Battalion patrol near the Israeli-Gaza border, October 20, 2023.

Belgian NGO HRF files new complaint in Spain against Israeli tourist, alleging Gaza war crimes

Released Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes at a ceremony marking rebuilding in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, following the October 7 massacre. August 7, 2025.

'Not one minister called me, saying welcome back': Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes slams gov't - N12


State Comptroller requests IDF, Military Defense provide documents regarding Oct. 7 massacre

The consequences of handing over these documents could be significant for those tasked with transferring them, prompting them to hire top-tier legal counsel.

 IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, January 4, 2023.

Israel Katz runs head first into new IDF chief Eyal Zamir in new public clash – analysis

Israel Katz made a misstep by publicly advocating to fire the IDF's military attorney-general.

(L-R): IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Defense Minister Israel Katz, new Defense Ministry director-general Amir Baram seen in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

'Fratricidal discourse': The Shin Bet standoff puts Israel's democracy in a bind - opinion

How Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Ronen Bar kicked off a clash between Israel's security and political spheres.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'No choice but to commend Hamas for deceiving us, ' former IDF chief recorded saying

The recording was published after Halevi ended his position as Chief of Staff for the IDF earlier this month and was replaced by Eyal Zamir.

 Former IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi.

Zamir establishes team to review investigation into October 7 security failures

The IDF will review the results and quality of previous investigations and decide whether they are sufficient or require further review.

 IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir and predecessor Herzi Halevi visit the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, on March 5, 2025

IDF leak scandal: Halevi accused of inaction as Smotrich got intel - report

The IDF knew about leaks to Smotrich during the war, but then-Chief of Staff Halevi failed to act, fearing political fallout, according to a report by KAN News.

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference with bereaved families in the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on January 8, 2023.

IDF plans to summon 14,000 haredim, expects shortfall in 2025 draft goals

The IDF said it expects to miss its 2025 goal of 4,800 recruits by 1,800.

 ULTRA-ORTHODOX men protest against the haredi draft, in Jerusalem last week.

Zamir appoints Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin as new military spox., replacing Hagari

Defrin beat out Col. Beni Aharon, who had been a key tank brigade commander during the Gaza war, for the post.

 Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin.

How a massacre happened: How three top IDF officials failed to prevent Hamas's attack - analysis

Three IDF officials are uniquely responsible for the last-minute decisions they made once there was evidence of a potential imminent attack.

 An image of former IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (L); IDF Southern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Yaron Finkelman; and IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva, set to a backdrop of Gazans invading Israel on October 7, 2023.

'Victory and defeat of the enemy': New IDF chief Zamir's first official order

"Enemies near and far have sought to destroy us. They mistakenly believed that our spirit was weak and our ranks were fractured," he wrote. 

 IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir visits the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, on March 5, 2025