 Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff lights Hanukkah candles in IsraelGeneral Mark Milley, who is visiting Israel, lights eighth candle of Hanukkah with IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi. IDF Chief of Staff in coronavirus isolationChief 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 due to malfunctionNo injuries or damage reported. A similar incident a few months ago almost had tragic consequences. IDF lifts prohibition on vacationsThe ban on vacations had been imposed as part of the effort to combat the spread of coronavirus. IDF Chief of Staff violated lockdown regulationsAviv Kochavi hosted his father-in-law and mother-in-law at his home during Sukkot. 40 IDF guns stolenCommission of inquiry to present findings next month after dozens of weapons stolen from IDF base. Senior official: 'If Hezbollah attacks, we'll see unusual action from IDF against Lebanon'DM Benny Gantz orders IDF to prepare to destroy Lebanese infrastructure in case of Hezbollah attack on Israel. IDF chief: 'Hezbollah may respond in the near future'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 coronavirusAmid 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 Kochavi enters isolationChief of Staff to enter isolation for second time after meeting with person who was later diagnosed with the coronavirus. 977 new coronavirus cases diagnosed since FridayNearly 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 RadioIDF 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 suicideInvestigation into death of soldier military police attempted to recruit as a source finds serious faults in treatment of soldier.Kochavi: We will not hesitate to thwart threats against IsraelIDF 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 inauguratedNew 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 army base, officer punishedIn a picture circulated on social media, hundreds of soldiers can be seen sitting together in close quartersIDF Chief of Staff: Follow the rulesIDF 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 quarantineGeneral Aviv Kochavi enters self-quarantine after meeting commander who tested positive for coronavirus. IDF Chief of Staff: '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 abroadChief of staff makes series of decisions for maintaining IDF operational fitness, including cancellation of exercises abroad and events.Chief of Staff: It is unclear if an escalation or a decline is expected in GazaChief 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 recruitmentCommittee investigating haredi recruitment data finds no increase in recruitment from 2014-2018.New IDF multi-year program has focus on IranIDF plan focuses on building multi-force capabilities, countering Iranian threat in new 'Tnuva' program. '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 successChief 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-faceDefense 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 basesIDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi completed an inspection of 180 army bases on Thursday. DM Bennett to IDF Chief: Be prepared for every scenarioNewly-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 attackIDF 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 IsraelAviv 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 readinessChief 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 northIDF cancels major exercise as forces improve preparedness for possible scenarios in northern Israel.IDF chief meets soldiers who thwarted terrorist infiltrationChief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets with Gaza Division soldiers who thwarted terrorist infiltration attempt on Saturday. This is how the IDF prepares for warIDF reveals how forces prepare for possible war with Gaza. Chief of Staff awards citation to Navy's Commando UnitIsraeli Navy honored for series of operational activities over the last year. Commander of the US European Command visits IsraelCommander 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 IsraelGeneral 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 SpokespersonAviv Kochavi appoints Brig. Gen. Hadi Zilberman as the next IDF spokesperson after previous appointment became embroiled in controversy. IDF preparing for escalation in the southChief 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 borderPM 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 victoryThe 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 DivisionLieutenant General Aviv Kochavi assesses situation at the Gaza border. Chief of Staff: Prepare for Gaza conflictIDF assessment states that Hamas is likely to provoke a confrontation before the upcoming elections. Netanyahu makes surprise visit to army basePrime 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 borderLieutenant-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 ceremonyAviv Kochavi relieves Gadi Eizenkot as IDF Chief of Staff. Watch: Chiefs of staff pay tribute to fallen soldiers of IsraelGadi 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 WallAviv Kochavi arrives with outgoing Chief of Staff Eisenkot to Western Wall, where they pray and place notes in the stones of the wall.'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. Aviv Kochavi appointed 22nd IDF Chief of StaffKochavi to enter office December 31, replacing Gadi Eizenkot. His deputy will be Major General Eyal Zamir. |
