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


Halevi to troops in Rafah: We are dismantling Hamas, its infrastructure to prevent another Oct. 7

"Israeli communities near the Gaza Strip are coming back to life. Residents are returning, and as they do, our responsibility grows even greater—not less."

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi in Rafah, Gaza, Wednesday December 18, 2024.

'Ease the burden': IDF Chief of Staff announces formation of five new reservist brigades

The reserve brigades, known as the "David Brigades," will carry out defensive missions along various borders. 

 IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.

IDF denies claim by general that Halevi criticized Netanyahu's decision-making, military denies cla

"If I were the prime minister, his head would roll:" Ofer Winter claims Herzi Halevi deemed Netanyahu's decision-making 'inappropriate.'

 Brig. General (res.) Ofer Winter speaks during Jerusalem day event in Ariel, in the West Bank, June 4, 2024.

Israeli officials warn Syrian factions not to violate existing agreements with Syrian state

Halevi issued statements warning armed factions that violations would be met with an "offensive response."

 Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (left) and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar (right) (illustrative).

Israel warns Iran against sending help as Syrian army defenses crumble

Rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama, bringing the insurgents a major new victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria.

 A billboard bearing a picture of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and a national flag are torn by anti-government fighters in the northern city of Aleppo on November 30, 2024. Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Syria's second city of Aleppo on November 29.

Hagari under fire: MKs, Halevi criticize spokesperson over Feldstein bill comments

Hagari called the Feldstein bill "very dangerous to the IDF" and later apologized for the statements.

 Brigadier-General Daniel Hagari, former IDF spokesperson.

Senior officials: Eyal Zamir should be Halevi's replacement, and soon

Top officials also say Oct. 7 probes are overdue.

 Director General of the Israel Defense Ministry, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir (right), signing an ammunition deal with CEO of Elbit Systems Bezhalel Machlis (left) on July 31, 2024

IDF chief Halevi pushes back on appointment freeze, hints at possible resignation

"Criticism is being heard regarding the appointment process, in light of the defense failure on October 7," Halevi wrote.

 Herzi Halevi

Israel Katz promotes new IDF Ground Forces, Unit 8200 commanders

Col. A to head Unit 8200, Brig.-Gen. Lotan promoted to ground forces commander in a major IDF leadership reshuffle.

 UNIT 8200 soldiers in action – working with data.

Israel's leadership is failing IDF soldiers - opinion

For soldiers, the parallels between the Knesset’s betrayal and the IDF leadership’s failures are glaring.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: The military’s top brass has yet to take responsibility for the intelligence and operational failures that led to October 7. While soldiers and reservists continue to pay the price, the leadership remains unscathed, the writer argues.