Herzi Halevi

'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage

On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.
 Benjamin Netanyahu and Hertzi Halevi

Halevi: Netanyahu rejected firing reservists who stopped reporting amid judicial reform - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election as the ruling party seeks to retain power amid slipping polls and questions over Netanyahu’s future.

PMO publishes Netanyahu's Oct. 7 schedule, reveals he spoke with Gallant earlier than reported

A view of homes destroyed and burned in the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, August 5, 2026

Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions


Katz to Halevi: All Oct. 7 probes must be done by end of January

Katz also threatened Halevi that he would freeze all potential high command appointments until he receives the probe results.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at a situational assessment at the Netzarim corridor in the Gaza Strip.

Halevi to troops in Rafah: We are dismantling Hamas, its infrastructure to prevent another Oct. 7

"Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip are coming back to life. Residents are returning, and as they do, our responsibility grows even greater—not less."

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi in Rafah, Gaza, Wednesday December 18, 2024.

'Ease the burden': IDF Chief of Staff announces formation of five new reservist brigades

The reserve brigades, known as the "David Brigades," will carry out defensive missions along various borders. 

 IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.

IDF denies claim by general that Halevi criticized Netanyahu's decision-making, military denies cla

"If I were the prime minister, his head would roll:" Ofer Winter claims Herzi Halevi deemed Netanyahu's decision-making 'inappropriate.'

 Brig. General (res.) Ofer Winter speaks during Jerusalem day event in Ariel, in the West Bank, June 4, 2024.

Israeli officials warn Syrian factions not to violate existing agreements with Syrian state

Halevi issued statements warning armed factions that violations would be met with an "offensive response."

 Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left) and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar (right) (illustrative).

Israel warns Iran against sending help as Syrian army defenses crumble

Rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama, bringing the insurgents a major new victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria.

 A billboard bearing a picture of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and a national flag are torn by anti-government fighters in the northern city of Aleppo on November 30, 2024. Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Syria's second city of Aleppo on November 29.

Hagari under fire: MKs, Halevi criticize spokesperson over Feldstein bill comments

Hagari called the Feldstein bill "very dangerous to the IDF" and later apologized for the statements.

 Brigadier-General Daniel Hagari, former IDF spokesperson.

Senior officials: Eyal Zamir should be Halevi's replacement, and soon

Top officials also say Oct. 7 probes are overdue.

 Director General of the Israel Defense Ministry, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir (right), signing an ammunition deal with CEO of Elbit Systems Bezhalel Machlis (left) on July 31, 2024

IDF chief Halevi pushes back on appointment freeze, hints at possible resignation

"Criticism is being heard regarding the appointment process, in light of the defense failure on October 7," Halevi wrote.

 Herzi Halevi

Israel Katz promotes new IDF Ground Forces, Unit 8200 commanders

Col. A to head Unit 8200, Brig.-Gen. Lotan promoted to ground forces commander in a major IDF leadership reshuffle.

 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.