Amir Avivi

Reserve general scraps plans for right-wing party

Lt. Col. (res.) Amir Aviv abandons plans to launch a new right-wing party, warning that too many competing lists could put the entire bloc’s path to victory at risk.

Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi:

'If we dismantle Hezbollah, there won’t be explosive drones'

The threat posed by fiber-optic guided explosive drones continues to exact a heavy toll and deeply trouble Israel’s defense establishment. Is a solution on the horizon - and what will happen if the threat reaches Judea and Samaria?

Things that even the best Israelis get wrong

Rule 1: Anti-Semitism and psychological attacks on Israel have nothing whatsoever to do with how good or bad Jews are. Had Israel done nothing for the Palestinian Arab 'civilians', the psychological attacks on Israel would have been exactly the same.Opinion.

'It'll take years to clear Gaza tunnels'

Brigadier General Avivi: We are fighting against a force equal in strength to ISIS at its peak, and we are doing so without a coalition that also fought for years until victory.

Defense expert:

'Biden is telling Israel to lose the war, we won't do that'

IDSF founder and chairman Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi tells Arutz Sheva that to win the war and bring back the hostages, Israel must tell the US 'thank you' and do what it needs to do in Rafah. Amir Avivi will be addressing the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem conference in New York City on Sunday, June 2nd.

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Former senior commander speaks to IHF delegation

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi, founder and chairman of IDSF meets senior Israel Heritage Foundation delegation.

Some of my fellow generals have crossed the red line

There are national security implications to the revolt against judicial reform. Op-ed.

A new Judea and Samaria policy will promote security

Opponents in the security establishment should stop their doomsday forecasts. I am appalled by statements from former IDF brass. Op-ed.

Survey: 75% of Israeli Arabs against Israel as a Jewish state

Israel Defense and Security Forum poll finds surprisingly large percentage of Israeli Arabs would not side with Israel during a war.

'Biden thinks he can succeed in opening PA consulate'

Habithonistim director says he is disturbed after returning from talks in Washington on opposition to US consulate to PA in Jerusalem.

"Open ending" situation needed to take on Hamas in Gaza

Brig Gen res Amir Avivi rules out agreement, saying that it will take longer than the current fighting to take down Hamas's capabilities.

'Commanders for Israel's Security' is misleading the public

CIS head's recent Hebrew article seems to say the group is rethinking its leftist policies, but close reading reveals another story. Op-ed.

US policy significantly enhanced Israel's stability and security

The US Administration’s posture against Tehran, has clearly helped pave the way for the Israel-UAE agreement. Opinion.