Herzi Halevi

No contact for hours: Behind Netanyahu, IDF's failure to stop Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre - exclusive

Enmity between the prime minister, defense minister, and the IDF chief prevented communication for hours as Hamas was murdering 1200 and kidnapping hundreds in the early hours of Oct. 7.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 9, 2026

Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation

Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 18, 2024.

Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

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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.

Israel's leadership is failing IDF soldiers - opinion

For soldiers, the parallels between the Knesset’s betrayal and the IDF leadership’s failures are glaring.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: The military’s top brass has yet to take responsibility for the intelligence and operational failures that led to October 7. While soldiers and reservists continue to pay the price, the leadership remains unscathed, the writer argues.

October 7 Civilian Inquiry Committee to publish initial findings on Tuesday

The committee sent requests for responses to over 120 senior political and military officials as part of its preparation to publish a comprehensive and highly critical report.

 Podium at the meeting to discuss the formation of a civilian team of experts to probe the failures of October 7 massacre

Halevi: The goal is to return northern Israel's residents home safely

IDF Chief visits troops in southern Lebanon, emphasizes mission to enable northern residents' safe return through operations against Hezbollah.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in southern Lebanon, Nov. 20, 2024.

Israel Katz confirms issuing of 7,000 IDF draft notices to haredi recruits

Katz said he intended to hold an in-depth discussion with all relevant parties in order to "promote an agreed-upon solution."

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi sends a message to Hamas during assessment in Jabalya

Halevi gave this message after the IDF killed 1,000 Hamas terrorists in the northern Gazan city and additionally captured another 1,000 terrorists.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with other IDF commanders after operations in Jabalya on November 9, 2024.

Defense establishment presses PM for ceasefires on Gaza, Lebanese fronts

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant both elevated their pressure on Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu to cut a ceasefire deal.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Shin Bet director Ronen Bar, and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi seen following reports of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, October 17, 2024

'The IDF should be bigger,' Halevi says during situational assessment in Western Galilee

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi called for a larger military on Wednesday, highlighting a haredi soldier's success story as he pushed for greater ultra-Orthodox integration into the forces.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Israeli, Italian military chiefs discuss Hezbollah, UNIFIL security in Lebanon

Halevi expressed his appreciation for the ties between the Israeli and Italian militaries and emphasized that the IDF will continue to deepen professional relations with the Italian army.

 IDF chief Herzi Halevi meets with Italian defense chief, General Luciano Portolano. October 30, 2024.