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'Put differences aside, mobilize, and strike'
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi promises that Israel's internal conflicts will not hamper its response to an attack.
Gantz consults with Chief of Staff about reform legislation
With the approval of the Defense Minister, Benny Gantz talked with the IDF Chief of Staff about the effects of the reform on the IDF.
IDF Chief of Staff: An Officer cannot stand by as an Israeli firebombs an Arab house
During the IDF officer course graduation, LTG Herzi Halevi addressed recent violent incidents in Judea and Samaria.
IDF Chief of Staff: 'Continued rocket fire enables us to continue ahievements'
'We have made significant accomplishments which have only been increasing, both in number and scale,' LTG Herzi Halevi says.
As reservist protests continue, IDF chief of staff meets new recruits
Israeli military's chief of staff meets new recruits, emphasizes army's unity and discipline as reservists' protest continues.
New IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's inaugural speech
The full text of the speech given on January 16 includes a Dvar Torah on this past week's parsha. 'Happy is the nation for whom this is so'.
INN Exclusive: Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff looks back on 40 years of service
One day before stepping down from his post, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi looks back at his long service and discusses hot-button issues.
'With maritime agreement, Israel surrendered to Hezbollah'
At the Besheva and Israel National News-Arutz Sheva conference, the MK discussed the controversial deal and the new IDF chief of staff
Herzi Halevi appointed next IDF Chief of Staff
Outgoing Chief of Staff: Herzi an excellent, experienced officer, I'm confident in his ability to continue to lead the IDF going forward. ;
IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi: 'My father wasn't an observant man, but he feared G-d'
Kochavi also discussed changes that are being made in the army: 'The IDF is changing so it can adjust to the current and future battlefield'
Historic visit: IDF Chief of Staff meets top Moroccan security officials
IDF COS met with the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of National Defense Administration of the Kingdom of Morocco
The two candidates for position of IDF Chief-of-Staff
Attorney-General has given green light to make key army appointment during election period.
IDF Chief of Staff & his Saudi counterpart met in Egypt
A new report reveals a US-led conference of Middle East military officials met on Egyptian soil in March to discuss Iranian threats.
Gantz and Bennett clash over Chief of Staff appointment
Prime Minister is interested in interviewing the three candidates for the position, and clarified to Gantz: I will not be a rubber stamp.
Gantz to meet candidates for post of IDF Chief of Staff
Defense Minister to begin meetings this weekend with three candidates for the post, which he seeks to fill before the government falls.
Two weeks later, IDF Chief of Staff apologizes for Sabbath desecration
Kochavi had given a press conference on the Sabbath & forced religious soldiers to pose for a photo with him.
Shabbat desecration in IDF: Religious soldiers forced to pose for photo with C. of Staff
Following outcry, IDF spokesman takes responsibility for incident & apologizes.
IDF increases alertness following deadly terror attacks
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi holds operational situation assessment after gunman kills 5 in Bnei Brak.
Kochavi meets German Chief of Defense
German defense chief meets IDF chief of staff , discussing importance of international forces in the region.
IDF Chief of General Staff meets with U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, meets for the first time with the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Thomas Nides.
Mothers' March tonight: Let our sons defend themselves!
Dozens march toward site of tonight's protest at Yad Mordechai junction, calling on IDF to change open-fire regulations.
Father of dead intelligence officer: My son was murdered
"Even after his death, they are continuing to blacken his reputation," says bereaved father.
Watch: IDF Chief of Staff's message to Israel's soldiers
“We are defending the citizens of Israel", LTG Aviv Kohavi said, "and we will do everything to protect them”
Kochavi: IDF making every effort to capture terrorists from Tapuah attack
IDF chief of staff said the army was 'making every effort' to nab terrorists from yesterday's shooting attack at Tapuah Junction.
Chief of Staff: IDF preparing for Gaza escalation
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets local leaders, visits Gaza Division headquarters following launching of dozens of rockets.
Following rocket attack: IDF Chief of Staff postpones trip to USA
Following rockets fired at Israeli territory overnight: The Chief of the General Staff held an operational situation assessment
IDF Chief of Staff's "Three Mothers" Speech - translated to English
On the eve of Israeli Memorial Day, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi gave a speech titled "Three Mothers". We now present the full translation.
Helicopter carrying IDF Chief of Staff makes unplanned landing due to malfunction
No injuries or damage reported. A similar incident a few months ago almost had tragic consequences.
Nechama Rivlin's last meeting
Watch Nechama Rivlin host Chana Eisizenkot and Yael Kochavi in her living room on the day of the IDF Chief of Staff installation ceremony.
General Eyal Zamir to be deputy IDF chief of staff
General Eyal Zamir to be appointed deputy IDF chief of staff. Zamir was seen as Netanyahu's favorite for military's top job.
IDF Comptroller to examine combat readiness
Chief of Staff decides on examination after significant points raised in document by Commissioner on matter.
Bereaved father: 'We'll sit on fence' to stop Golan as IDF Chief
“It drives us crazy that someone like this would be the IDF Chief of Staff, say bereaved father, Herzl Hajaj about Major General Yair Golan.
'IDF shouldn't fight half its soldiers'
Rabbi not surprised by decision not to promote religious General: 'I don't know what motivates Chief of Staff to fight religious soldiers.'
Eizenkot slams leaflets targeting senior IDF officer
IDF Chief of Staff comes out against right-wing Israelis who distributed leaflets criticizing IDF Colonel Gilad Amit.
'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.
IDF Chief of Staff: War with Gaza likely in 2018
Israeli Chief of Staff Eizenkot predicts war with Hamas in 2018 likely.
IDF Chief of Staff 'disappointed' with demoted Brigadier General
IDF Chief of Staff opens up about Ofek Buchris, who was demoted earlier this year after pleading guilty to sexual harassment.
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.
IDF Chief of Staff summons Rabbi Karim
New IDF Chief Rabbi summoned by army Chief of Staff to explain the Left's virulent opposition to his appointment
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