Aviv Kochavi

Netanyahu makes surprise visit to army base

Prime minister and chief of staff arrive for surprise inspection of reserve division's emergency supply depot. 'Readiness here is good."

Chief of Staff tours Gaza border

Lieutenant-General Aviv Kochavi toured the Gaza border and held an assessment of the situation.

Who is the IDF's new commander?

ILTV speaks with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, former IDF Intelligence Chief, Director of INSS, about Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi.

Watch: IDF Chief of Staff commissioned in festive ceremony

Aviv Kochavi relieves Gadi Eizenkot as IDF Chief of Staff.

Watch: Chiefs of staff pay tribute to fallen soldiers of Israel

Gadi Eisenkot and Aviv Kochavi visit National Hall of Remembrance at Mount Herzl, proceeding from there to the Western Wall to pray.

New IDF chief of staff visits Western Wall

Aviv Kochavi arrives with outgoing Chief of Staff Eisenkot to Western Wall, where they pray and place notes in the stones of the wall.

New IDF Chief of Staff:

'A lethal, efficient, and innovative army'

Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi to be promoted to General on Tuesday and will formally take command of IDF as its 22nd Chief of Staff.

It's official:

Aviv Kochavi appointed 22nd IDF Chief of Staff

Kochavi to enter office December 31, replacing Gadi Eizenkot. His deputy will be Major General Eyal Zamir.

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 Chief of Staff nomination submitted to committee

Defense Minister Liberman calls Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi 'most suitable candidate' to be next IDF Chief of Staff.

General doesn't regret speech comparing Israel to 1930's Germany

Despite losing race for Chief of Staff post, General Yair Golan says he doesn't regret making infamous speech that likely hurt his chances.

Netanyahu welcomes nomination of new IDF Chief of Staff

Netanyahu says Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi is a worthy candidate for IDF Chief of Staff.

Report: Netayahu didn't approve Chief of Staff appointment

Reports say Liberman's recommendation to appoint Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi as chief of staff was not coordinated with the prime minister.

'A wise and creative officer'

Platitudes rain down after Aviv Kochavi chosen to replace Gadi Eizenkot as IDF Chief of Staff.

Who is Major General Aviv Kochavi?

A profile of the intellectual and enigmatic officer who will become the IDF's next Chief of Staff.

Def. Min.: Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi is next Chief of Staff

Liberman selects Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi to succeed Eisenkot.

The non-leftist general

Journalist Haggai Huberman expresses support for Major General Nitzan Alon as candidate for Chief of Staff.

Liberman says he will begin vetting new Chief of Staff

Defense Minister will start reviewing replacment for Chief of Sraff Gadi Eizenkot. Nominees are Aviv Kochavi, Yair Golan, and Nitzan Alon.

UN Secretary General flies over Gaza in Israeli helicopter

UN Secretary General Guterres receives helicopter tour of Gaza area, receives briefing on threats facing Israeli residents.

An unusual confrontation in front of Ambassador Nikki Haley

UNIFIL commander tells US UN Ambassador that situation with Hezbollah is calm, Israeli general responds that UNIFIL does not do its job.

'Be a family man while serving in the military'

Northern Command General Aviv Kochavi implements new guidelines to strengthen connection between career officers and their families.

How close surveillance helped eliminate Samir Kuntar

Defense establishment refuses to comment on Samir Kuntar hit, but notes it keeps track of whereabouts of senior terrorists globally.

Ya'alon Warns Hezbollah: We Won't Tolerate Attacks

Hezbollah, Syria will be held responsible for attacks, Defense Minister warns, amid 'largest buildup since Second Lebanon War.'

Kochavi Takes Over IDF Northern Command

The former head of IDF Intelligence, General Aviv Kochavi, officially took up the post of IDF Northern Command Head on Sunday.

New Northern Command Chief: Maj. Gen. Aviv Kohavi

Brigadier General Hertzi Halevi will be appointed new Chief of IDF Intelligence Directorate

'170,000 Rockets Aimed at Israel'

Israel's Chief of Military Intelligence presents the magnitude of Israel's struggle to defend itself.

Top IDF Official Warns: Global Jihad is at Our Doorstep

Syria is attracting more and more Islamist elements and the threat may affect the entire region, says the head of Military Intelligence.

IDF: Mideast being Redrawn along Sunni-Shiite Fault Line

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon receives briefing from Intelligence Directorate.

MI: Assad Will Use WMDs While Hizbullah, Iran Plan New Army

IDF Military Intelligence chief Kochavi predicted Syrian chemical war and a post-Assad Iranian-Hizbullah militia at the Herzliya Conference.

Iran Nuke Progress Slow But Steady, Assumes Strike ‘Not Likely’

Iran is making slow but steady progress in its nuclear development program, and believes a military strike is “not likely” says MI chief.

PM: Sinai a Launching Pad for Terrorists

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel will not hesitate to strike those who seek to harm its citizens.

Anonymous Hero Receives Certificate of Excellence

Captain in Intelligence Corps honored for breakthroughs, operational courage and great contribution to security.

IDF Intel Chief: 200,000 Missiles Aimed at Israel

There are some 200,000 missiles and rockets aimed at Israel, a top IDF official said Thursday - and no part of the country is "safe" anymore

More Smuggling into Gaza Since Egypt Upheaval

Military Intelligence Head tells Cabinet there is less security and control over Sinai than there was before Mubarak's ouster.

Incoming MI Chief: Victory in Battle is the Test

The new Head of Military Intelligence, Major-General Aviv Kochavi, was commander of Gaza Division during 'Disengagement.'