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.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi
 Incoming IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Amir Baram gives remarks at his inauguration ceremony, October 31, 2022.

IDF General Amir Baram assumes Deputy Chief of Staff position

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

Senior IDF officer pens scathing report against the Israeli military

 MINISTERS ARE certain he is running for political office. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi at the Rabin memorial this week.

Kohavi is right to reject court compromise to allow Franken to remain in IDF - editorial


Kohavi speaks on intelligence officer who died in prison

"He was an excellent officer and should not have died in prison," Kohavi said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi holds a  situational assessment at the Salem base in the Menashe Regional Brigade,  attended by the OC Central Command Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai, Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Maj.-Gen. Rassan Aliyan, Commander of the Judea and Samaria Di

Protests held outside Kohavi's home in call to return captive IDF soldiers

"If the soldiers are not returned now, it will give legitimacy to never return them," Hadar Goldin's brother, Tzur said.

Israelis attend a rally calling for the return of the remains of late Israeli soldiers Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin from Hamas captives, near the home of Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz in Rosh Haayin, May 21, 2021.

Home Front Command's coronavirus Task Force to end operations in August

A reserves unit will be created based on the unit, to allow greater preparedness against future pandemics.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz tours IDF's Alon Command Center

IDF sends reinforcements to West Bank amid Jerusalem violence

Security forces on Friday increased their alert level and sent more than two and a half extra battalions for reinforcements after two terrorists were killed.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi holds a  situational assessment at the Salem base in the Menashe Regional Brigade, Sunday, May 9, 2021.

IDF's Kohavi: We are preparing for an escalation in Gaza

The IDF Chief of Staff also recently canceled trip to DC.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi meets with Gaza Division, April 25, 2021

Defense Ministry to probe case of IDF vet who self-immolated

Kohavi: "I wish a speedy, complete recovery to Itzik Saidian, a former Golani Brigade soldier who is hospitalized in serious condition" • A friend: "I blame the Rehabilitation Division directly

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi meets with family of disabled veteran Itzik Saidian

Kohavi: We send our soldiers only on worthy missions, vow to protect them

This year, the attendance at the ceremony was limited to 5,000 people, under the Green Pass

Israeli soldiers stand still during the ceremony marking Remembrance Day for Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terror, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 13, 2021

Ran Kochav appointed as next IDF spokesperson

Since 2018, he serves as the OC of the IDF’s Aerial Defense Command.

Ran Kochav appointed as next IDF spokesperson, April 3, 2021.

Israelis split about prohibiting hametz in public during Passover -survey

The issue of prohibiting hametz in public areas such as hospitals, shopping malls and military bases, has become more controversial in recent years.

THE JERUSALEM MUNICIPALITY burns a pile of hametz collected from across the city, last year.

IDF chief of staff criticizes ICC war crimes probe of Israel

"I am responsible for the order to open fire," said IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi. "You are not alone and will not be alone."

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi overlooks a military exercise