Israeli military chief

'Budget games': How Israel lost chance to purchase 12 Apache helicopters despite US support

Despite pressure from the IDF Chief of Staff and flexibility from the US Defense Department, Israel missed its place on the production line for an initial purchase of 12 advanced Apache helicopters.

JULY 19, 2026|ByAMIR BOHBOT

A Dutch Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter takes part in a combat display during a press day for the military exercise Aurora 26 at the Revingehed training field outside Lund in Skane, Southern Sweden on April 29, 2026.

The IDF’s ethical framework is clear. The ‘Spirit of the IDF’ lists statehood, responsibility, personal example, human dignity, purity of arms, and discipline as its core values.

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IDF chief Eyal Zamir's battle against indiscipline is essential to Israel’s war effort - opinion

Why IDF chief Eyal Zamir’s crackdown on unauthorized symbols is about protecting the IDF’s professionalism and chain of command in wartime

MAY 21, 2026|ByANDREW FOX

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 was mistaken to appoint Zamir as IDF chief, officials close to PM claim - KAN

Netanyahu reportedly told Zamir that the military chief is "right about some things, but is still subordinate to the political echelon," during a meeting on Tuesday, KAN reported.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Record producer David Foster, left, and entertainment executive Haim Saban speak onstage at Friends of The Israel Defense Forces Western Region Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2018.

In the wake of a leadership shake-up, FIDF doubles down on a disputed claim to reassure donors

For donors, the picture is even murkier: Beyond FIDF and LIBI, there are dozens of other groups that contribute meaningfully to Israeli soldiers.

AUGUST 21, 2025|ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA

Liberman faces possible delay in appointing next IDF chief of staff

Petition filed against two committee members over possible conflict of interest

AUGUST 15, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman Thursday, August 2.

‘IDF is better prepared than it has been in 20 years’

The chief of staff gave an overview of how the IDF is preparing for emergency situations, including the level of training, reserves, arms, and other areas.

AUGUST 8, 2018ByLAHAV HARKOV

Gadi Eizenkot IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. August 8, 2018.

Israeli commandos head to Cyprus for largest land-based drill

Israel and Cyprus have participated in several military drills over the past few months.

JUNE 10, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM

IDF commandos complete their training in central Israel

WATCH: Three new F-35 fighter jets land in Israel

Israel is the first country to receive the advanced stealth planes outside the US and once the jets land in Israel, they will not leave the country, excluding combat missions.

APRIL 23, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM