Herzi Halevi

Chief of Staff to troops:

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi sent a letter to all IDF soldiers and reservists marking one year since the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We know how to strike with precision and power'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Airbase ahead of Rosh Hashanah: We have the capabilities to reach and strike any point in the Middle East. Those of our enemies who have not yet understood this, will soon understand.

What happened to Sinwar? The IDF's hint

A picture published by the IDF shows a list of terrorists who were eliminated since the beginning of the war. A question mark hangs over the photo of Yahya Sinwar.

Chief of Staff:

'Nasrallah wanted to destroy Israel - we eliminated him'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, stresses, 'IDF at peak readiness, is prepared for what comes next.'

Chief of Staff in the north:

'We continue to strike and prepare to operate in Lebanon'

Halevi visited soldiers during an exercise near the border and told them: 'Your encounter with Hezbollah operatives will show them what it means to face a professional, highly skilled, and battle-experienced force.'

Gadi Eisenkot:

IDF Chief of Staff should go home, not appoint officers

'At the end of the day, he is among the three central figures responsible for the greatest disaster and failure, so he needs to end his term,' MK Gadi Eisenkot says of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Gallant:

'What Hezbollah has built over 20 years, we're destroying'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment at the IDF Headquarters Underground Operations Center Monday evening as the IDF struck hundreds of Hezbollah terrorist sites in Lebanon and Hezbollah launched well over 100 rockets at Israel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We gave a clear message to Hezbollah and the Middle East'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi makes a special statement: 'The price that Hezbollah is paying is multiplying; the attacks will increase.'

Chief of Staff in northern Israel:

'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, says, 'We still have many capabilities; every time we work on a certain stage, the next two stages are already ready to advance.'

Report:

IDF Chief of Staff sets target date for resignation

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi reportedly has chosen a date when he will step down, after the completion of the October 7th probes.

IDF Chief of Staff:

Our reserve forces are strong with an incredibly resilient spirit

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi awarded 81 officers and NCOs from the reserves, serving in various IDF units across all branches, commands, and directorates.

CENTCOM commander visits Israel, focusing on Lebanon, Iran

CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla lands in Israel, holds situational assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Northern border:

IDF focused on fighting against Hezbollah

'IDF attacking of Hezbollah's facilities inside Lebanon, before they attack us,' says Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We must not give up on any of the war goals'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment in the central Gaza Strip and said that the IDF is doing everything possible to bring the hostages back alive.

Despite 10/7 failure:

Chief of Staff insists on making new General Staff appointments

Chief of Staff is expected to decide on several General Staff appointments: Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo to Northern Command and Uri Gordin to Deputy Chief of Staff.

Chief of Staff:

'We won't let terror in Judea and Samaria rear its head'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jenin, following terror attacks in Gush Etzion. 'We will not let terrorism in Judea and Samaria rear its head, we will go go from city to city, camp to camp to protect the citizens of Israel.'

Gallant:

For northern residents to return home we must expand war's goals

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a strategic briefing and discussion on expanding the war's goals.

Halevi in Jordan Valley:

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with the heads of the local municipalities and councils of Bik'at HaYarden, Emek HaYarden, Emek HaMaayanot, and Megilot.

Chief of Staff:

'Our mission is clear, to return northern residents home'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, comments on the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah that prevented a large-scale attack.

CoS after situational assessment:

'We're determined to change security reality in the north'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after situational assessment at the Kirya: Since the beginning of the war, Hezbollah has lost many significant assets and hundreds of operatives.

Chief of Staff:

'We're determined to bring back all of the murdered hostages'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tours Gaza, addresses recovery of the bodies of six hostages overnight.

During a meeting in Rafah

Rabbi to Chief of Staff: 'I'm from here, from Gush Katif'

Cpt. (Res.) Rabbi Itzik Amitai met IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and shared that seven of his immediate family members were serving in the Gaza Strip.

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are not willing for Hamas to be in Gaza'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi met the recruits of the Paratroopers Brigade and reiterated the IDF's determination to dismantle Hamas.

Chief of Staff:

'Every day Hamas holds our hostages will be more bitter for it'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Philadelphi Corridor area in southern Rafah, praises soldiers' progress in dismantling Hamas.

On heels of deadly attack:

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

The new IDF Division, if created, will be charged with guarding the length of the Jordanian border as well as fighting terror from within Judea and Samaria.

Chief of Staff:

'We will reach the terrorists'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at scene of shooting attack in the Jordan Valley: The clock counting down to catch the terrorist cell that carried out this attack is ticking backwards.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar's new title doesn't stop us from pursuing him'

LTG Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Air Force Base, says IDF is ready to go on an offensive anywhere in Lebanon and elsewhere amid threats from Iran and Hezbollah.

Chief of Staff's message to terrorist organizations

Chief of Staff visits Gaza: 'We are ready to go wherever needed, we put in the effort and bring very accurate intelligence; to attack, kill and also take risks.'

Chief of Staff:

'We know how to operate with strength on ground in Lebanon'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi says following assassination of Hezbollah number 2 that Israel will not allow return to October 6 vis a vis Hezbollah.

Chief of Staff:

'We will fight Hezbollah fiercely and determinedly'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the scene of the rocket strike in Majdal Shams and promised Israel would respond to the attack.

Chief of Staff visits Rafah:

'This is all Iran - it's an octopus with arms'

'Iran has many arms, you struggle with one arm here, you struggle with others there, it demands excellence against each one of them,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stresses during military assessment in Rafah.

Smotrich to Chief of Staff:

Withdraw Be'eri report and stop other investigations

Minister Smotrich tells Chiefof Staff Herzi Halevi: 'No brilliance in conducting investigations against soldiers while the officers are not investigating their own performance.'

CENTCOM commander meets IDF Chief of Staff

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla, discussing strategic security issues, regional cooperation, and expanding operational tools.

Report:

Chief of Staff demanded apology from Netanyahu

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi reportedly demanded an apology after PM said the 'military pressure wasn't strong enough for months.' Netanyahu did not apologize.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'During complex fighting on 10.7 mistakes were made'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi Herzi Halevi spoke to the press about the strike targeting Mohammed Deif and the inquiry into October 7th.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Hostage release deal embodies basic values'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks at graduation ceremony of the National Security College, outlines the threats that Israel currently faces.

Chief of Staff:

'IDF is not stagnating or standing still in pressuring Hamas'

IDF Chief of Staff meets soldiers from the 99th Division in central Gaza, says military is applying pressure on Hamas in multiple ways, 'the common denominator is determination.

IDF observers' parents demand footage of daughters' last day

Families of IDF observers who were murdered on October 7 write to Chief of Staff saying they will petition the Supreme Court if he does not allow them to see and hear the last videos and recording of their daughters alive.

Chief of Staff:

'900 terrorists from Hamas Rafah Brigade killed'

General Herzi Halevi visits logistics base in Gaza, says operation is taking time because Israel seeks to ensure no terror infrastructure is left, exhaust Hamas fighters.

Smotrich to Chief of Staff:

I don't want to tell you who was sleeping on October 6th

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi; refuses to backtrack. Defense Minister: 'I won't accept ministers attacking the IDF.'

IAF commander:

'Hamas in Gaza will soon be defeated'

188th Israeli Air Force Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony held at “Ovda” Air Force Base. IDF Chief of Staff: We have lost many who fought bravely and with self-sacrifice alongside us. The cost has been heavy, but the goal is worthy beyond measure.

Chief of Staff joins reservist exercise on northern border

During the multi-branch exercise, the brigade combat team trained for extreme scenarios, combat in complex and mountainous terrain, activating fire, and urban warfare, as part of increasing readiness in the northern arena.

Chief of Staff:

'We are approaching the defeat of the Hamas Rafah Brigade'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Rafah, praises military's progress in degrading Hamas's combat capabilities in Gaza.

Bereaved father:

'Herzi Halevi is a war criminal, I will haunt him'

Itzik Bonzel, the father of SSG Amit Bonzel, swore that he would make sure that the IDF Chief of Staff and others at the helm of the military pay for the failures that led to the war.

Speaker of the Knesset:

‘Permit family's requested inscription on fallen soldier’s grave’

Knesset Speaker appealed to Minister Gallant and Chief of Staff Halevi to reconsider their decision to prohibit the abbreviation 'Hy”d' to be inscribed on the tombstone of Israel Yudkin who fell in Gaza.

Incoming Central Command commander MG Avi Bluth Awarded new rank

During the ceremony, Defense Minister Gallant warned: 'The amount of weapons in Judea and Samaria is an issue that may create challenges at any given time.'

Chief of Staff threatens:

'The enemy will learn about capabilities it didn't know we had'

Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi said Israel knew about Hezbollah's drone capabilities that were showcased in the video it published.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Haredi enlistment is a distinct need'

Chief of Staff Halevi stated during a tour of Gaza with senior IDF commanders that 'there is an opportunity for change in the haredi community. We are not seeing enough people coming forward to draft, but there is a desire for change. '

CENTCOM chief visits Israel, meets Israeli Chief of Staff

CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla arrives in Israel on official visit, speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi about Iran and its proxies.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We take significant risks and make fateful decisions'

IDF Chief Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited the eastern region of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip and discussed the operation that rescued four hostages.

Chief of Staff to haredi troops:

'You are pioneers - haredi warriors'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke with the soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and praised them for their work.

Oct. 7th Massacre:

Preliminary investigation to be presented next month

In early July, IDF investigation teams will begin presenting their findings to General Halevi in a process that will take between six and eight weeks.

IDF Spokesman:

'Allegations against the Chief of Staff are false and baseless'

New book claims that, at the beginning of the war, the Chief of Staff thwarted an operation to free hostages who were being held at Shifa Hospital. IDF rejects the claims.

Halevi on Hezbollah attacks:

'We're approaching point where a decision needs to be made'

IDF Chief of Staff holds situational assessment in north following uptick in Hezbollah attacks, says IDF is ready for an offensive in the north.

'We are stagnating:'

IDF Generals harshly criticize the Chief of Staff

"We are stagnating and not achieving victory", IDF generals criticized Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi during a General Staff forum meeting.

IDF completes General Staff exercise in the north

The exercise included scenarios simulating an expanded war in the northern arena, as well as multi-arena warfare.

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

Dismantling Hamas is Israel's national mission

IDF Chief of Staff visits Rafah, stresses: 'Completely dismantling Hamas is a national mission of the State of Israel, we will bring Hamas to very low points.'

Chief of Staff annonces:

Committee established to examine detention conditions in war

Following the recommendation of the Military Advocate General, MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and with the approval of the Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant; the Chief of the General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi appointed an advisory committee to examine the conditions of the detention of those apprehended during the 'Swords of Iron' War who have been held in IDF detention facilities.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'80% of military objectives achieved, the rest will take time'

Israel is set to deliver a new prisoner exchange agreement proposal to the mediating countries, thought to be one of the most comprehensive plans yet offered.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We're ready for dangerous missions to retrieve hostages bodies'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi visits soldiers in Jabaliya, says military seeks to bring all hostages back alive and to enable burials for those who no longer alive.