Aviv Kochavi

IDF Chief of Staff salutes 'The Three Mothers' on memorial day

General Kochavi connects matriarch Rachel with the mothers who lost children building and defending the State of Israel.

Kohavi drops hint to Iran

"The IDF's operations throughout the Middle East are not hidden from the eyes of the enemies," Chief of Staff says.

Soldier 'fought with all his might' to prevent weapons theft

Investigation concludes into incident where 2 suspects attacked soldier, stole his weapon after lengthy fight.

IDF Chief: No foreign institution will intervene in our work

Chief of Staff Kohavi slams ICC decision. 'We won't allow IDF servicemen to be placed at legal risk.'

The disagreement between Mossad chief and IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad chief demanded bold response against Iran for attack on Israeli-owned ship, while Chief of Staff Kochavi sought moderate response.

Bennett: I fully support Chief of Staff's position on Iran

Yamina chairman at INSS conference: The Iranians are not idle for a moment, they are continuing their crusade to envelope us with terror.

CENTCOM Commander begins 2-day Israel visit

4-star General Kenneth F. McKenzie in Israel to promote regional partnerships against emerging threats,

Chief of Staff: Keep pressure on Iran, don't return to nuke deal

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi warns citizens many missiles and rockets will strike Israel when war breaks out, but IDF will respond with force

Chief of Staff warns Iran: We will strike all who attack us

General Aviv Kochavi delivers warning to Iran and its allies during awards ceremony.

Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff concludes Israel visit

General Mark A. Milley's visit aimed at strengthening partnership and cooperation between US and Israeli militaries.

Gantz meets with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Israeli Defense Minister and IDF Chief of Staff meet top US general to discuss Iranian threat, future of US-Israeli military cooperation.

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff in Israel: Happy Hanukkah

General Mark Milley, who is visiting Israel, lights eighth candle of Hanukkah with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi.

IDF Chief of Staff in coronavirus isolation

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi enters isolation after being exposed to citizen who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Helicopter carrying IDF Chief of Staff makes unplanned landing

No injuries or damage reported. A similar incident a few months ago almost had tragic consequences.

IDF lifts prohibition on vacations

The ban on vacations had been imposed as part of the effort to combat the spread of coronavirus.

IDF Chief of Staff violated lockdown regulations

Aviv Kochavi hosted his father-in-law and mother-in-law at his home during Sukkot.

40 IDF guns stolen

Commission of inquiry to present findings next month after dozens of weapons stolen from IDF base.

'If Hezbollah attacks, we'll see unusual action against Lebanon'

DM Benny Gantz orders IDF to prepare to destroy Lebanese infrastructure in case of Hezbollah attack on Israel.

'Hezbollah may retaliate soon'

Hezbollah may be planning to retaliate, IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi warns. 'We are prepared for Hezbollah's response.'

A military visit from the US, despite coronavirus

Amid social distancing guidelines, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Israel and met with Defense Minister and Chief of Staff.

IDF Chief of Staff enters isolation

Chief of Staff to enter isolation for second time after meeting with person who was later diagnosed with the coronavirus.

977 new coronavirus cases diagnosed

Nearly 11,000 active cases of coronavirus, with 330 deaths, National Security Council reports.

'I call on young people: The IDF needs you'

President Rivlin addresses future fighters at graduation ceremony of the IDF Officers’ Course.

Chief of Staff recommends closing IDF Radio

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi asks Defense Minister Gantz to either close IDF Radio or remove it from military control.

Chief of Staff on COVID-19: We learn, research, and draw lessons

IDF holds coronavirus learning forum: 'We prepare for second wave in hopes it won't come.'

Dismissal, reprimands in case of soldier who committed suicide

Investigation into death of soldier military police attempted to recruit as a source finds serious faults in treatment of soldier.

IDF Chief of Staff: We will not hesitate to thwart threats

IDF Chief of Staff says 'our enemy will discover on the day of reckoning that he has turned his home front into the front.'

Anticipating the enemy: IDF 'SHILUACH' Division inaugurated

New Division coordinates multi-branch systems, develops innovative military methods, designs power structure continuously and long-term.

Mass breach of Health Ministry guidelines on Tel Hashomer base

In a picture circulated on social media, hundreds of soldiers can be seen sitting together in close quarters

Chief of Staff: Follow the rules

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi posts a video from isolation, calls on IDF soldiers to abide by the coronavirus guidelines.

IDF Chief of Staff enters quarantine

General Aviv Kochavi enters self-quarantine after meeting commander who tested positive for coronavirus.

'Firebombs in Yitzhar were a serious terror incident'

Search for Yitzhar firebomb-throwers continue as IDF commanders, MKs, condemn perpetrators.

Coronavirus crisis: IDF soldiers barred from travel abroad

Chief of staff makes series of decisions for maintaining IDF operational fitness, including cancellation of exercises abroad and events.

Chief of Staff: It is unclear where situation in Gaza is going

Chief of Staff participates in event honoring reservists: We will do everything in our power to protect the residents of the south.

IDF admits to false figures in haredi recruitment

Committee investigating haredi recruitment data finds no increase in recruitment from 2014-2018.

New IDF multi-year program has focus on Iran

IDF plan focuses on building multi-force capabilities, countering Iranian threat in new 'Tnuva' program.

Women in tanks:

'There's physical difficulty that's hard to overcome'

Navah Dromi, who served as IDF armor instructor, explains that integrating women into armor is problematic and wrong.

IDF: Operation Black Belt was a success

Chief of Staff reviews investigation on results of recent conflict with Islamic Jihad in Gaza in which senior terrorist was killed.

On the grass, face-to-face

Defense Minister Naftali Bennett and IDF Chief of Staff General Aviv Kochavi discussed the threats on Israel's northern front.

Watch: IDF Chief of Staff inspects army bases

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi completed an inspection of 180 army bases on Thursday.

DM Bennett to IDF Chief: Be prepared for every scenario

Newly-appointed Defense Minister speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, says military must be prepared for every possible scenario.

IDF Chief of Staff to Rabbis: Only commanders determine orders

'Only the commanders, with me as the head, set the orders, procedures and norms in the IDF,' Kochavi says.

Commanders to be reprimanded over Hezbollah attack

IDF inquiry conducted after Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles at military ambulance concludes there were operational errors.

'Northern front will be Israel's greatest challenge'

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi presents multi-year security plan, says Iranian backed forces present greatest security threat to Israel.

'A small group of delinquent youths'

Chief of Staff, head of Central Command condemn attack on IDF forces near Yitzhar.

Chief of Staff: We'll respond powerfully to any attack on Israel

Aviv Kochavi speaks at Paratroopers' Brigade ceremony: 'We need to be prepared and relevant to challenges, present and future.'

Chief of Staff tests Navy's battle readiness

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi holds first of new form of examination of capabilities of Israeli Navy.

'We will not permit accurate missiles in Lebanon'

"The IDF will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria or develop accurate missiles in Lebanon," says IDF Chief of Staff.

IDF increases readiness in the north

IDF cancels major exercise as forces improve preparedness for possible scenarios in northern Israel.

IDF chief meets soldiers who thwarted terrorist infiltration

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets with Gaza Division soldiers who thwarted terrorist infiltration attempt on Saturday.

This is how the IDF prepares for war

IDF reveals how forces prepare for possible war with Gaza.

Chief of Staff awards citation to Navy's Commando Unit

Israeli Navy honored for series of operational activities over the last year.

Commander of the US European Command visits Israel

Commander of the US European Command (EUCOM), Gen  Tod D. Wolters, meets IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Aviv Kochavi.

Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits Israel

General Kōji Yamazaki makes history as first Chief of Japan's Self Defense Forces to visit Israel since the countries established relations.

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi Appoints New IDF Spokesperson

Aviv Kochavi appoints Brig. Gen. Hadi Zilberman as the next IDF spokesperson after previous appointment became embroiled in controversy.

IDF preparing for escalation in the south

Chief of the Staff Aviv Kochavi approves plans for the preparation for expected violent riots on the Gaza border fence.

Artillery battalion, infantry headquarters sent to Gaza border

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF Chief of Staff to send additional forces to southern command as attacks from Gaza continue.

Kohavi to top brass: Planning a clear victory

The chief of staff to set up a workshop to discuss the IDF's strengths, with aim of achieving a clear victory in war.

Chief of Staff visits IDF Gaza Division

Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi assesses situation at the Gaza border.

Chief of Staff: Prepare for Gaza conflict

IDF assessment states that Hamas is likely to provoke a confrontation before the upcoming elections.