Spokesperson

A new IDF face in Arabic exposes tensions in the Arab world - opinion

Who is expected to replace Col. Avichay Adraee? His deputy, Maj. Ella Wawiya, known in the Arab world as “Captain Ella.”

IDF's Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee poses for a picture at the Foreign Ministry, in Jerusalem, September 6, 2017
Maj. Ella Waweya, the new Arabic language spokesperson, pictured on July 7, 2024.

Israel's 'Captain Ella,' highest-ranking Muslim officer, named IDF's new Arabic spokeswoman

Police Spokesperson Aryeh Doron visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, during the first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, March 7, 2025.

Police spokesman barred from commissioner's office, excluded from meetings amid rift

An illustration of a spokesperson's stand with the Israel flag in the background.

Israel must create a civilian public diplomacy corps now - comment


Israel's enemies 'rubbing their hands' over internal crisis - former IDF spokesman

Inner tensions in Israel contribute to a severely complicated period of high alert, ex-IDF spokesman Ran Kohav said.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visit near the border with Lebanon, earlier this month

Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari replaces Ran Kochav as IDF spokesperson

Hagari was appointed by IDF chief-of-staff Herzi Halevi on January 5, but only took office on Wednesday.

 IDF Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari was appointed as the new IDF spokesperson on March 29, 2023.

Incoming IDF chief appoints Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari as new IDF spokesperson

Hagari will be the first IDF spokesperson to emerge from the navy.

IDF Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari was appointed as the new IDF spokesperson

IDF chief rejects accusation army spokesman is left-wing

Kohavi said, "Any attempt to connect the IDF spokesman to political activities is part of a smear campaign which must be stopped immediately and has no place" in Israeli public rhetoric.

 BRIG.-GEN. RAN KOCHAV, former commander of the air force’s Air Defense Command, takes over as the new chief IDF spokesperson and member of the General Staff.

The anatomy of an Israeli communications failure in the West Bank - analysis

Halevi needs to understand that one badly managed incident might be enough to get the White House to change its position.

Major General Herzi Halevi, Commanding Officer of the IDF Southern Command speaks during the conference of the Israeli Television News Company in Jerusalem on March 7, 2021.

Trump's comments on American Jews were antisemitic - White House

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said at a press conference that Donald Trump's recent comments were "insulting" and "antisemitic."

 Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally ahead of Arizona primary elections, in Prescott Valley, Arizona, US, July 22, 2022.

PM spokesman resigns in fourth major departure in a month

The 26-year-old Sidi had a meteoric rise, beginning to work with Bennett four years ago.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett leads a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on May 8, 2022.

Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman leaves role after election

It was a "fantastic job and I worked with fantastic people," Evan Cohen said.

Dr. Evan Cohen with PM Netanyahu