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.

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.
 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Netanyahu letting Katz, Zamir battle over shaping IDF General Staff - analysis

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

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

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


Eyal Zamir likely to lead IDF into a new era: 'Small and smart' is over

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Zamir’s two civilian years in the Defense Ministry will also be useful in terms of his task’s most prickly dimension – personnel. 

 OUTGOING IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi (left) and his successor, Eyal Zamir, attend a ceremony in 2019.

How Israel almost wiped out Hezbollah, only days after October 7 - exclusive

Behind the Scenes: The most in-depth story of how close Israel came to crippling Hezbollah after Oct. 7.

 (L-R) Ex-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'Israel shall produce its own armaments,' incoming IDF chief of staff says

"Through its own efforts," Israel would be "prepared to face any threat and any scenario," he further noted. 

 Eyal Zamir during a speech at Israel's Defense Ministry. February 2, 2025.

'All of Israel is behind you': Outgoing chief, political leaders praise Eyal Zamir

Current IDF chief of staff, Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi said he was "confident that he will lead the IDF forward in light of the challenges ahead."

 Lt.- Gen. Herzi Halevi makes remarks from the Gaza border.

Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir appointed as new IDF chief, succeeding Herzi Halevi

Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, in a pick made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.

 Current IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi with incoming IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir.

Netanyahu interviews three candidates for IDF chief role

Netanyahu will interview Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Friday; however, he is interviewing Maj. Gen. Amir Baram and Maj. Gen. Uri Gordon Thursday.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a Special Session in Honor of President Santiago Peña of Paraguay at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 11, 2024.

IDF Chief Halevi: Haredim must increase numbers in army

Most of Halevi's comments were kept classified as part of the closed session, but select remarks were leaked to the media.

 IDF CHIEF OF STAFF Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony in October marking the first anniversary of the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.

Liberman accuses Katz of IDF candidate bias over haredi draft law

Katz denies Liberman’s claims of bias in IDF interviews as haredi draft law controversy heats up in the Knesset.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz appears at a committee meeting in the Knesset on Tuesday.

Defense Minister Katz finishes interviews for three IDF Chief of Staff candidates

The selection process began rather quickly following current IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's announcement to resign last week.

(L-R)  IDF deputy chief Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Defense Ministry Director-General and former deputy IDF chief Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai.

Halevi's resignation was overdue, now's the time for a state inquiry - opinion

The government must follow Halevi's suit and commit to a rigorous independent investigation of the events that led to October 7. Only this can help Israel learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger.

 IDF CHIEF OF STAFF Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony in October marking the first anniversary of the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem.