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


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.

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

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.