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


'Not one minister called me, saying welcome back': Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes slams gov't - N12

Mozes pushed for a state commission of inquiry to “investigate everything that happened that morning.”

Released Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes at a ceremony marking rebuilding in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, following the October 7 massacre. August 7, 2025.

'Field trial': Dismissed IDF generals attack Eyal Zamir's October 7 sanctions

"Hopefully, there will be a state commission of inquiry, and it will hear me. Everything is fine," former head of Military Intelligence, Aharon Haliva said in response to his dismissal.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir smiles, November 3, 2025

In first, IDF chief Eyal Zamir punishes commanders, generals for October 7 failures

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir "expelled" three ex-high command members who had already resigned, and IDF Intel Chief Shlomi Binder recieved leniency.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, June 19, 2025.

How blocking earlier Oct. 7 probes delayed, weakened IDF taking responsibility - analysis

If detailed probes into military failures surrounding October 7 had been conducted earlier, conclusions drawn may have been harsher, and more individuals may have been held accountable.

 The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. Picture taken November 2, 2023

New IDF probe reveals failures in five Oct. 7 investigations, which need to be redone

Zamir called for a wider inquiry into all of the government and defense bodies involved in Israel's national security, leading up to and on October 7.

Houses in kibbutz Nir Oz, where residents where takedn hostage and later on murdered by Hamas terrorists in the October 7 massacre, southern Israel. September 30, 2025.

'IDF is covering up the investigations,' IDF Brig.-Gen in charge of Nova probe accuses Halevi

Brig.-Gen. Oren Solomon called the IDF's investigation on October 7 a "national scandal," and an "attempt at a cover-up."

IDF Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Solomon speaks to media at the Nova festival site. Solomon served as a combat operations officer in the Gaza Division and led the division’s October 7 debriefings. October 8, 2025.

'There is dialogue for new peace agreements,' Mossad's Barnea said in security meeting

The comments were made during the Security Cabinet's meeting on Thursday, in which the ceasefire agreement was approved.

Mossad chief David Barnea attends a Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), in Tel Aviv, on February 25, 2025.

Israeli-American charged with spying for Iran, documenting Israeli officials' homes

Yaakov Perl lived in Morocco for several years, and was affiliated with the Satmar Hassidic sect, who believe that the existence of the State of Israel contradicts religious principles.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Herzi Halevi admits Gaza war has not been gentle so far, latest phase won't be either - analysis

Ex-IDF chief Herzi Halevi admitted over 200,000 Gazans were harmed in the war, saying the fighting “has not been gentle.”

 Then-IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi seen in the Gaza Strip, June 16, 2024.

Former IDF chief addressed residents of southern moshav on military shortcomings, Doha strike

Halevi gave a presentation to Israeli residents in the moshav, discussing Israel's strike on Qatar and the aftermath of October 7.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.