Daniel Hagari

Why the IDF should hire a PR firm, not a general - opinion

Maj.-Gen. Ghassan Alian of Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, when asked how many Gazans Israel killed, mentioned Hamas’s figure of 70,000 without checking or knowing.

Daniel Hagari, then-IDF spokesman, gives a statement to the media in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023.
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

 Brigadier-General Daniel Hagari, former IDF spokesperson.

Former IDF spox. Daniel Hagari returns to retirement after temporary wartime stint

Outgoing IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

IDF spokesperson brings back predecessor Daniel Hagari in wartime boost


Hamas is keeping hostages in Rafah, IDF spokesperson stresses

When asked on the whereabouts of Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar, Hagari simply responded: "We will get to him, dead or alive."

 IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari seen in the Northern Command, November 28, 2023

Fighting with freelance: IDF spokesperson analyzes Hamas tactics in 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed

The op-ed delved into the combat and media tactics employed by Hamas during the October 7 attack, and every day since.

 IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari arrives to give a statement to the media in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023.

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari: 'We've eliminated 200 Hezbollah terrorists'

"We are working to stop Hezbollah's supply of ammunition from Iran," he continued. "Wherever Hezbollah is - we will act, anywhere in the Middle East."

 IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari

Al Jazeera 'journalists' in Gaza were terrorists: IDF presents evidence

The IDF presented a copy of the document, in Arabic, which it said listed Hamza as a dual-hat terrorist-journalist for Islamic Jihad.

 IDF Spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari

IDF reveals most recent photo of Hamas military chief Muhammad Deif

Hagari also said that "Hamas's military framework in the northern Gaza Strip has been completely dismantled," and that the photo of Deif was found on a computer that was seized in the Strip.

The newest photo of Muhammed Deif (right) holding US dollars and a plastic cup of juice.

Three missing Israelis were taken hostage in Gaza, IDF says

Hagari also stated that IDF soldiers recently uncovered an underground Hamas military compound on the coast in the central Gaza Strip. 

 People walk by photographs of civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, posted in Tel Aviv. December 21, 2023.

IDF blasts Hamas terror tunnel complex under Gaza's Rantisi Hospital

The IDF previously said that Hamas terrorists had returned directly to Rantisi Hospital after their attacks and mass murders of Israelis on October 7.

 IDF blasts Hamas terror tunnel complex under Gaza's Rantisi Hospital

IDF jet strikes Hezbollah terror cell in Lebanon, Hagari affirms Israel will defend itself

“Since the Hamas massacre of October 7, Hezbollah has been increasing its attacks against Israel," IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said.

ISRAEL HAS to examine carefully how much the US wants to sell the F35 to the UAE.

IDF mistakenly kills three hostages in Gaza

Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka, and Alon Shamriz killed by IDF fire • IDF launches probe into incident

 Gaza hostage Yotam Haim (left), mother Iris Haim (right).

IDF is following Hamas leaders around the world, spokesperson warns

Hagari's warning signals to the Hamas leadership in Qatar and around the world that the IDF will pursue them wherever they are.

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari gives a statement to the media in Tel Aviv on October 16, 2023