Moti Almoz

Fmr. Personnel Dir. chief:

'We will be in Gaza for at least a decade'

Moti Almoz predicted that the conflict in Gaza would last at least another ten years, and that all options besides war in the north had been exhausted.

IDF will work to crack down on 'religious gender segregation'

After 30 religious troops turned their back on parachuting instructor, manpower chief meets with radical feminist lobby, promises 'changes'.

IDF Manpower chief to meet with Israel Women's Network

Feminist outfit will present testimonies of female soldiers and demand harsh punishment for those violating military orders.

IDF relaxes restrictions on facial hair for religious soldiers

The IDF relaxed its grooming standards to enable religious soldiers to grow beards after revised rules in 2016 caused a huge backlash.

'IDF spokesman deepening rift with Religious community'

Movement for Judaism and Democracy protests interview published by IDF spokesman with homosexual soldier from the religious sector.

Elor Azariya released for Passover

Soldier convicted and sentenced for shooting wounded terrorist will celebrate the Passover seder with his family.

Waze led soldiers to mistakenly enter Qalandiya

Soldiers using Waze to guide them from Beit El to Mitkan Adam IDF base accidentally ended up in Qalandiya refugee camp.

IDF spokesman: Not a real army if everyone has a beard

IDF spokesman clarifies: 'No desire to hurt feelings. Religious soldiers should approach their commanders'

IDF Plays Down Controversy over Overhaul Plan

No 'world war' between IDF and government, IDF spokesperson assures, after controversy over mass layoffs.

IDF Apologizes for Punishing Bacon-Eating Soldier

IDF Spokesperson says 'we were wrong' to punish lone soldier from US who ate and offered to others ham in violation of kashrut regulations.

IDF: Struggle for Security in the North is Ongoing

'This is a long struggle for the security of the State of Israel,' IDF says - but still encourages residents to return to daily lives.

IDF Soldiers' Salaries To Increase in 2015

Soldiers are expected to receive 800-1000 NIS per month. IDF spokesman: 'We must ensure a soldier has enough to support himself.'

Zero tolerance

IDF Vows Firm Action Against Leftist Insubordination Calls

Only a handful of leftist soldiers from intelligence unit calling for insubordination actually served in combat; IDF vows zero-tolerance.

IDF Spokesman: We're Not Going Anywhere

IDF spokesman Moti Almoz says that the new 72-hour ceasefire will be tested by Hamas's actions and the IDF is prepared to act if needed.

Maps, IDF Uniforms Found in Gaza Terror Tunnels

Full 'terror kits' include not only weapons, but intelligence and disguises for attacks; IDF eliminates several terror cells.

General: IDF Taking Down Hamas’ Underground City

Hamas is watching its tunnels fall ‘one after another,’ IDF spokesman says.

IDF Spokesman: We're Dealing Hamas a Powerful Blow

IDF spokesman calls on the residents of Gaza to stay away from areas in which Israeli troops are operating.

IDF Operation Likely to Include Entry to Gaza

Minister Landau says under current dynamics IDF needs to clear Gaza terror infrastructure, IDF notes increase in coming days.

IDF Briefing: We Assume the Boys are Alive

IDF Spokesman says 'according to the information we have, our working assumption is that the boys are alive.'

IDF Spokesman: Doing Everything We Can to Locate Students

IDF Spokesman Moti Almoz says the entire defense establishment doing everything in its power to locate the three missing yeshiva students.

IDF Spokesman to Hamas: We Won't Hesitate to Up the Ante

"If they step up their terrorist attacks, we will not hesitate to step up our response," warns IDF Spokesman Moti Almoz.