Gadi Eizenkot

IDF: We carried out 200 strikes in Syria

IDF Chief of Staff submits defense report to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on IDF's readiness for war.

New Brigadier General appointed at celebratory ceremony

Avi Balot, commander of the commando unit, will replace Eliezer Toledano, who served as military secretary to the prime minister

Chief of staff weighs in after Druze soldiers quit in protest

COS Eizenkot, following announcements of 2 Druze soldiers that they are quitting IDF over Nationality Law: 'Leave politics outside army.'

Chief of Staff visits scene of stabbing attack

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot visits scene of the attack in Adam, where Yotam Ovadia was murdered.

IDF commander who invoked G-d appointed DM's military secretary

Liberman appoints Ofer Winter, who was media target during 'Protective Edge,' when he invoked 'G-d of Israel' to soldiers heading to battle.

Armored Corps aims to expand mixed-gender tank units

Armored Corps recommends expanding initiative turning female infantry soldiers into tank operators.

IDF chief arrives in US for meetings with defense officials

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot lands in Washington for meetings with senior US officials on US-Israel cooperation in the Mideast.

'You're a one-man Foreign Ministry'

IDF appoints new liaison to coordinate with Palestinian Authority and Gaza, as Kamil Abu Rokon replaces General Yoav Mordechai.

'Snipers will open fire on Gaza infiltrators,' warns IDF chief

IDF Chief of Staff says Israel deploying over 100 snipers along Gaza border to prevent mass infiltration attempt planned for Friday protest.

IDF Chief of Staff in Greece on official visit

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot to hold working meetings with Greek defense and military officials.

IDF Chief of Staff to Cabinet:

'Returning the terrorists' bodies was a mistake'

IDF chief admits that return of terrorists' bodies on Friday 'not executed according to established procedures. Issue under investigation.'

Gadi Eizenkot:

'Arutz Sheva portrays me as a feminist, I'm not'

'I'm not interested in attacks from the Right or the Left; only victory in battle concerns me.'

IDF Chief of Staff: War with Gaza likely in 2018

Israeli Chief of Staff Eizenkot predicts war with Hamas in 2018 likely.

Mixed-gender units:

Thousands support Rabbi Eliyahu

Petition supports Tzfat rabbi and member of Chief Rabbinate Council who called for Chief of Staff's dismissal for gender mixed units.

Smotrich to the Chief of Staff: Get it together

Jewish Home MK blasts Chief of Staff's order to boycott the Chief Rabbi: Appears to be illegal.

IDF Chief of Staff refuses to meet with Chief Rabbi of Israel

Sources tell Arutz Sheva IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot is boycotting Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, cancelling planned meeting with him.

Rabbi Stern to Chief of Staff:

'IDF enlistment contingent on preserving way of life'

Rabbi of Jerusalem sends letter to Chief of Staff explaining religious soldiers 'hurt by trend of integrating girls into fighting units.'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Eizenkot is responsible for decreased combat unit enlistment'

Tzfat rabbi does not regret call to dismiss Eizenkot: 'He fought Elor Azaria and the religious, harmed military rabbinate.'

Jewish Home Min.: It's chutzpah to say IDF has a feminist agenda

Education Minister Bennett criticizes Tzfat Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu for demanding IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot step down.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The Iranian threat is not theoretical'

IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot says Iran still aims to achieve nuclear weapons and is trying to harm Israel's security through its proxies.

Calls to Chief of Staff: 'Bring back the checkpoints'

Right-wing activists demonstrate during Chief of Staff visit to attack scene.

IDF Chief of Staff: We will find the terror cell

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot visits scene of deadly terror attack in Samaria.

'We must prevent Iran from establishing itself in Syria'

Eizenkot says calls to use more force against rocket attacks 'irresponsible.' 'I think that it's not the right thing to do right now.'

Chief of Staff:

'If necessary, we will act with force and defeat every enemy'

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says the IDF is superior but will take action in the face of any threat.

'Want to be an IDF officer? Forget the Torah'

Senior Religious Zionist Rabbi Eli Sadan attacks IDF, says army is forcing soldiers to abandon religion.

'Meaningless media spin'

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis dismiss reports that IDF head will require religious officers to command female soldiers.

Will Army Radio leave the army?

Defense Minister Liberman approves IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot's recommendation to transfer Army Radio to Defense Ministry.

Eizenkot to Skyrim:

'We have an opportunity to build a new coalition against Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff speaks with Saudi newspaper, says Israel and Saudi Arabia see eye to eye on Iranian threat.

IDF Chief of Staff holds secret meeting with US NATO commander

IDF Chief of Staff holds secret meeting with Supreme Commander of NATO forces in Euroe following reports of permanent Iranian base in Syria.

Eizenkot meets the Rabbis:

Joint Service Ordinance open to change

Chief of Staff listens attentively to rabbis remarks, makes clear that order may be updated in accordance with their suggestions.

IDF Chief of Staff opposes Azariya's pardon request

IDF leaders recommend president not pardon soldier convicted for shooting wounded terrorist.

Lebanese army chief boycotts conference because of Eizenkot

Lebanon's chief of staff boycotts major conference of chiefs of staff in the U.S. due to attendance of IDF Chief of Staff.

Elor Azariya asks President Rivlin for a full pardon

Soldier convicted in shooting death of terrorist asks President Rivlin for pardon after Chief of Staff cut Azariya’s sentence to 14 months.

Bar and Bat Mitzvah IDF orphans celebrate with President

President and wife hold festive meeting with the Chief of Staff for 28 IDF and security forces orphans of Bar and Bat Mitzvah age.

IDF reduces Elor Azariya's sentence

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot responds to appeal from former IDF soldier convicted of manslaughter, cuts 4 months from 18-month sentence.

IDF revamps its elite special forces

Elite Tier-1 special forces will now serve 8 years, and will include academic degree. Combat soldiers to get pay raise as well.

Social media 'kills' the IDF Chief of Staff

Rumors run wild on social media in the wake of Monday's tragic helicopter crash in southern Israel.

Will Azariya's prison term be postponed?

Appeals court to hear Elor Azariya's request to delay his entry into prison in light of appeal to IDF Chief of Staff for Amnesty,

Prosecuters demand Azariya begin prison sentence immediately

Army prosecutors urge court to reject Azariya's request to delay his entry to prison. Former IDF Sgt. scheduled to enter prison Wednesday.

Elor Azariya rules out Supreme Court appeal

Former IDF Sgt. Elor Azariya decides against appealing IDF court's ruling, sends request to Chief of Staff asking for reduction of sentence.

Azariya attorney: Chief of Staff too fat to be a soldier

Azariya defense attorney Yoram Sheftel blasts IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot: 'Someone that overweight doesn't project image of a soldier'.

'We heard Eizenkot but we're going to the Supreme Court'

Despite Chief of Staff's statement, family of Elor Azariya intent on appealing his sentence to the Supreme Court.

Netanyahu, Liberman, and Eizenkot tour Golan Heights

Three briefed by Division Commander Major General Yoel Strik, and Company Commander Brigadier General Yaniv Asor.

Defense Minister visits scene of Friday terror attack

Defense Minister, Chief of Staff visit bereaved town, call on PA Chairman Abbas, UN Secretary-General to condemn Friday's terror attack.

'The Chief of Staff wants a smoke-free army'

Sale of cigarettes and tobacco at army bases to end.

Chief of Staff:

'We will continue to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah'

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says Hezbollah continues to be the biggest threat to Israel's security.

Eizenkot: Hezbollah is the IDF's top priority

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says IDF has offensive, defensive plans and is ready to fight on a moment's notice.

IDF Chief of Staff: We will subdue every enemy

Gadi Eizenkot writes a letter to IDF commanders and soldiers in honor of Six Day War.

'Those were words I will never forget'

Ceremony marking anniversary of Six-Day War and unification of Jerusalem takes place at Western Wall plaza.

'The IDF is the voice of those lost in the Holocaust'

IDF Chief of Staff pledges at March of the Living that the IDF will give voice to the victims of the Holocaust and defend the Jewish people.

'Only a strong and powerful IDF can prevent a second Holocaust'

IDF Chief of Staff leads delegation in March of the Living commemoration in Poland, says survivors an inspiration, helped build Israel.

'The tunnel threat is serious - but not existential'

IDF Chief of Staff speaks about State Comptroller's report, says Israel has hit 'hundreds of targets' since 2014.

Eizenkot: Hezbollah behind killing of own chief commander

"Those findings show to what degree relations between Hezbollah and its patron Iran are tense and complex."

'For six years of Syrian civil war, border stayed quiet'

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot addressed conference in memory of former Mossad head Meir Dagan, discusses threats to Israel's security.

'Hezbollah is our number one challenge'

IDF Chief of Staff warns Israel faces serious threats on northern border, says IDF monitoring 'regular use of chemical weapons' in Syria.

'The Chief of Staff has declared war on the Torah world'

Religious Zionist rabbis says IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot lied, crossed a red line in forcing religious soldiers to serve with women.

Eizenkot: 45% of terror attacks done by Israeli Arab citizens

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says in recent years nearly half the terror attacks perpetrated by Israeli ID card holders.

IDF Chief of Staff: Politicians lied

Gadi Eizenkot blasts criticism by MKs: 'Politicians are looking for votes; let the army court system do its job.'

'Ya'alon used Azariya to forward his political agenda'

Expert says military trial was not fair and could not have been fair, opines Defense Minister used Azariya to forward political agenda.

'The Chief of Staff is more appreciated than I am'

Cabinet approves extending Gadi Eizenkot's term for additional year, Netanyahu says public appreciates Eizenkot more than the government.