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.
Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation
Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks
New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028
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.
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.
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.
'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.
'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."
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.
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.
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.
