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


Israel's way forward after Oct.7: Political leadership should follow Halevi out - editorial

Israel will only be able to fully move on from October 7 when all those who bear responsibility for the disaster have been replaced. Accountability demands change, not just admissions of guilt.

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

Who will be IDF's new chief? Israel Katz to begin selection process Sunday

Dark Horse candidate Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai makes the list, subverting expectations.

(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.

What is the IDF's future post-Halevi, October 7 probes era? - analysis

What’s next for Israel’s military and defense strategy after Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi’s resignation?

 IDF CHIEF OF Staff Herzi Halevi attends a ceremony at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem in July.

After IDF chief, wave of resignations expected in Israeli Air Force, Navy - report

Alongside the senior General Staff officers, the list of officers who may retire from the IDF is reportedly quite long.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left), Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar (center), Israeli Navy commander V.-Adm. David Salama (bottom right), IAF chief Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar (top right) (illustration).

IDF chief's resignation an 'excellent start,' families of October 7 victims say

Netanyahu thanked Halevi for his many years of service and his command of the IDF in the war.

 Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi in front of an Israeli flag (illustrative).

Who will replace Herzi Halevi as new IDF chief of staff?

Eyal Zamir, a former deputy IDF chief who came in second place to Halevi during the last race for IDF chief, is Netanyahu's favored candidate.

 (L-R): Herzi Halevi and Eyal Zamir, attend a memorial ceremony in Kfar Saba on August 6, 2019

IDF chief Herzi Halevi to step down in March, cites military failure on October 7

Halevi's resignation in keeping with promise to take responsibility for October 7 • OC Southern Command Yaron Finkleman follows suit

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi praises the bravery of troops fighting in Lebanon, October 3, 2024.

‘We bear responsibility’: Halevi promises IDF resolute in bringing hostages home

Halevi said the IDF has eliminated 3000 terrorists since October 6 2024.

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

Halevi in Gaza: Security situation in Gaza is better now than before Oct. 7

The IDF chief of staff said that the map of threats facing Israel has changed completely because of the IDF's actions in Gaza.

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

IDF chief says deadline for military's October 7 probes is January 28

The IDF chief said this was a last appeal to reach anyone who has not been asked for information, but thought that they had important information to share.

 IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, is currently leading the operation in Iran from the Air Force bunker at the Kirya, alongside Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, the Air Force Commander, October, 26, 2024.