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


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

Israel at war: What happened on day 447?

Al-Hayya reportedly takes helm of Hamas's al-Qassam Brigades • IDF strikes terrorists in Gaza, journalists reported among those hit

 IDF soldier operating in Gaza, December 25, 2024

Halevi: Israel ready to strike Iran at 'any time, any place'

"Anyone who attempts to undermine the stability and security of the State of Israel, the IDF will stand firm against them," Halevi stated.

  Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi speaks at the 189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony December 25, 2024

Katz to Halevi: All Oct. 7 probes must be done by end of January

Katz also threatened Halevi that he would freeze all potential high command appointments until he receives the probe results.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at a situational assessment at the Netzarim corridor in the Gaza Strip.