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 General Amir Baram assumes Deputy Chief of Staff position
Senior IDF officer pens scathing report against the Israeli military
Kohavi is right to reject court compromise to allow Franken to remain in IDF - editorial
IDF's Kochavi to Knesset: Coronavirus won't stop IDF from war readiness
“Our job is to strengthen deterrence; to defend on all fronts and dimensions; to strike the enemy as much as we can.”
Helicopter carrying IDF chief of staff makes emergency landing
Incident is the second in the past six months
Biden joins Israelis in honoring Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
"He led a life of service to his country and its security," Biden tweeted, adding that Rabin "bravely gave his life pursuing peace."
Kochavi sends message of hope to IDF soldiers in memory of Yitzhak Rabin
"For a moment, in the midst of controversy and deep sorrow, Israeli society found a way to come together," Kochavi wrote in a letter that was distributed to IDF personnel.
Netanyahu to Hezbollah: 'Those who attack us will meet a steel fist'
The IDF launched a large-scale multi-front exercise on Sunday morning, simulating war with Hezbollah.
IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi visits Rambam underground coronavirus ward
"The IDF is committed to the war on our enemies and on coronavirus," said Kochavi, addressing the exposure of a terror tunnel near Gaza on Wednesday.
IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi latest senior figure to break COVID regulations
Kochavi hosted his in-laws outside during Succot holiday
Nearly half of all Israelis lie during epidemiological inquiries - report
Approximately 45% of all Israeli who tested positive for coronavirus reported during their epidemiological inquiries that they had no contact whatsoever with other people.
IDF chief observes coronavirus relief efforts in northern Israel
During the visit, Kochavi was presented with local emergency preparation plans. He also observed IDF's local relief efforts in wake of the coronavirus.
Why does IDF chief Aviv Kochavi not speak to the public? – opinion
Since taking up the role of IDF chief of staff in January 2019 – almost two years ago – Kochavi has yet to give a single serious sit-down media interview. This is a problem
