Herzi Halevi
New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028
In November 2024, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had won a years-long battle to get authority to build a new high-tech border fence with Jordan to block smuggling.
Netanyahu letting Katz, Zamir battle over shaping IDF General Staff - analysis
Belgian NGO HRF files new complaint in Spain against Israeli tourist, alleging Gaza war crimes
'Not one minister called me, saying welcome back': Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes slams gov't - N12
What will IDF's October 7 probes discover about Israel's Gaza defense policies?
The probes are expected to find that the military had an over-reliance for security visa vise Gaza on its multi-billion dollar, ultra hi-tech border fence.
Probing the night before: IDF investigations to shed light on October 7 massacre
IDF's intel unit flagged unusual activity hours before attacks began • Why did the Air Force react slowly on morning of October 7?
October 7 massacre investigations: IDF to present probes in late February
According to the IDF, controversially, Halevi will not lay specific blame publicly on individual officers in the written reports.
Israeli government finalizes appointment of Eyal Zamir as new IDF chief
Zamir is somewhat unusual for an IDF chief given that his military background is in tank command, but his top posts in the later years of his resume made him a favorite from the start of the race.
IDF chief Halevi to fly to US for first and only visit of term
The fact that he has never visited as IDF chief also explains why Halevi's trip is a full three days, whereas typically, such a trip might only be one or two days.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi apologizes to released female observers for their time in Gaza
IDF will investigate everything that happened at the outpost on October 7, Halevi said, and told the observers that he wishes for them to participate in the investigation.
Israeli gov't committee approves Eyal Zamir as next IDF chief
Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, but that pick was made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.
Why did senior security officials falsely believe Hamas was deterred? - opinion
It took Halevi almost three weeks to launch the counteroffensive. Could it be that he did not even expect the IDF would need to retake the Gaza Strip, or ever dedicate the IDF to planning for it?
Netanyahu’s end game not just for IDF, but also Shin Bet - analysis
The grand plan: To force out Ronen Bar along with already ousted IDF chief Halevi.
There are now two IDF chiefs deciding future of the hostages and the war - analysis
The fact that so much is at stake at this transitional moment and that Zamir may be displacing Halevi in many informal ways is what is so unusual and worthy of attention.
