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.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 9, 2026

Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation

Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 18, 2024.

Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

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‘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.

Where the fight over Oct. 7 probes mixes with fight over hostage deal - analysis

Had a hostage deal been made earlier, Halevi probably also would have issued the probe results much earlier and resigned at an earlier date.

 Relatives and supporters of the hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas hold a protest performance promoting a deal that would bring the hostages home, in Tel Aviv, Israel, December 17, 2024.

'My ability to contribute is limited': IDF Deputy Chief Baram announces resignation

"The intensity of the war has decreased significantly, my ability to contribute in the current situation is limited," Baram said in his letter of resignation.

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram attends a  ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem, July 8, 2024

Accountability or power play? Katz-Halevi clash weakens Israel's security - opinion

Our enemies are constantly watching, waiting for an opportunity to exploit any weakness in Israeli society.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Israel Katz clash (illustrative).

Open war in the defense ministry: Katz and Halevi clash on Oct. 7 probe

Halevi has dropped signals that he may not resign before there is a hostage exchange deal, something he believes should have occurred this past summer.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Israel Katz clash (illustrative).

Halevi from Jabalya: We won't stop until Hamas understands the need to free the hostages

IDF leadership conducts ground assessment in the Gaza Strip's Jabalya area, with Chief of Staff Halevi pledging continued operations until all hostages are returned.

 Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi conducts an operational assessment in Jabaliya.

Secret recordings, NDAs: Comptroller reveals IDF officers not complying with investigations

"If these obstacles are not removed by January 15, 2025, I will be compelled to use my investigative authority," Englman warned.

 (Illustrative) State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman and IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi over a backdrop of the IDF Kirya military headquarters.

IDF to provide families of soldiers killed on Oct. 7 with recordings of slain loved ones

The IDF noted that families will be allowed to hear the recordings as part of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi's policy to ensure transparency with bereaved families.

 Mourners gather at the Nova site on October 7, 2024