Herzi Halevi

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.

Chief of Staff:

Soldiers in north have 'high level of readiness'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in northern command after civilian murdered in Hezbollah missile attack.

Chief of Staff:

'We won't let Hamas rebuild'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi tells soldiers on Independence Day, 'In the last day or two, the number of terrorists eliminated per day has increased, which is important, and we want to return to eliminating many terrorists each day.'

IDF Chief of Staff embraces bereaved families

After the memorial ceremony for casualties of war at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi walked through the cemetery and met with bereaved families.

Memorial Day Statement:

Chief of Staff: 'I am responsible for failures of October 7'

Chief of the General Staff, LTG. Herzi Halevi accepts responsibility in speech at the Memorial Day open ceremony at the Western Wall.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Our obligation to all is one: to be a shield for our people'

The IDF Spokesperson on Thursday published the statement by Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi commemorating Memorial Day.

Religious general to be discharged after career freeze

The Defense Minister and the Chief of Staff have decided that Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter, who has not held an official position for already a year and a half, will be discharged from the military.

Chief of Staff on Yom Hashoah:

'These days, we are in a war where, at its onset, we failed'

IDF Chief of Staff in statement in honor of Holocaust Memorial Day: "While we fight our just war, let this memory be the source of our strength, and a reminder of the importance of maintaining a protective force for our people."

IDF Chief of Staff to cadets:

'We have achievements against Hamas, but we are not finished'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with cadets as part of the “Joint Services Shabbat” held at the IDF's Officers’ Training School: This is a long war, and we are very determined to continue.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Offensive operation in Gaza will continue with strength'

LTG Herzi Halevi conducted a tour and held a situational assessment at the Lebanese border and spoke with reserve commanders of the "Etzioni" Brigade (6).

Report: Chief of Staff to replace resigning leaders this week

Following the resignation of two high-ranking officers, the IDF will be advancing replacements to continue the war effort.

Israeli official:

ICC warrants against Israelis will not proceed without US support

A source in Israel said that if the US government expresses opposition to issuing arrest warrants against the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and Chief of Staff, the ICC will not do so.

Rafah op. getting closer?

IDF Chief of Staff and ISA Chief visit Cairo

An Israeli source told Reuters that the IDF is prepared to begin operations in Rafah and is waiting for the green light from the political echelon.

Gallant and Chief of Staff:

'Sanctions on Netzach Yehuda - not the right path'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks to IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi on US intentions to impose sanctions against the IDF’s “Netzach Yehuda” battalion.

Chief of Staff thanks UK army for aid in deflecting Iran attack

'Relationship between the two militaries has strategic importance for maintaining regional stability and security in the Middle East,' IDF stresses.

Chief of Staff:

'Iranian attack created new opportunities for cooperation'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says 'Across the skies of the Middle East, a coalition was activated to counter this attack — marking the start of the IDF’s Operation Iron Shield.'

Chief of Staff:

'Iran's missile, UAV attack will be met with response'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Netavim airbase days after the base was damaged in Iran's attack over the weekend.

Ret. Brigadier General:

'Netanyahu must show accountability and resign after the war'

Effi Eitam spoke about accountability and said that PM Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Halevi must vacate their seats at the end of the war – but not before.

Following Iranian attack

Chief of Staff speaks to CENTCOM commander

LG Herzi Halevi thanked General Michael Erik Kurilla and noted that the close cooperation between the two militaries throughout the war has led to the formation of a strong defensive coalition that proved itself last night.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The IDF is strongly prepared against any threat'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi completes situational assessment on the readiness of the IDF for all scenarios amid preparations for a possible Iranian attack.

Mother of hostage killed by accident writes letter to CoS

Iris Haim, mother of Yotam, hostage in Gaza who was killed by mistake by IDF fire, writes painful letter to Chief of Staff, following his decision to dismiss two officers after the World Central Kitchen incident in Gaza.

Former Justice Minister:

'Half a year has passed, Chief of Staff must go home'

'I believe and hope that Halevi's resignation will spark a chain reaction, and the entire senior command of the IDF, which is responsible for the failure, will stand up and resign,' former Justice Min. Haim Ramon says.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'War in Gaza continues, and we are far from stopping'

Chief of Staff Halevi addressed the IDF's withdrawal from areas of the Gaza Strip and promised that 'we will continue to act in every way to return all the hostages as quickly as possible.'

Chief of Staff:

'Release of hostages is top priority'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Khan Yunis, praises troops for successful Shifa Hospital operation.

Chief of Staff:

'WCK incident shouldn’t have happened'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after preliminary debrief into strike in which seven aid workers were killed: The strike was not carried out with the intention of harming WCK aid workers.

Chief of Staff at Shifa:

'This operation achieved its goal'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits ​​the Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, where IDF forces are still operating to apprehend terrorists.