Gadi Eisenkot

Eizenkot's term as Chief of Staff extended by another year

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman decides to extend the appointment of Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot by another year.

Right-wing attorney: Release alleged Eizenkot inciter

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir says man who allegedly incited against IDF Chief of Staff should be released, did not mean what he said.

Police arrest man suspected of inciting against Chief of Staff

Police arrest a resident of Jerusalem who took part in a demonstration during the reading of the verdict of Elor Azariya.

"Rabin's looking for a friend": Mandelblit orders investigation

Attorney General orders investigation following demonstration where cries "Be careful Gadi, Rabin's looking for a friend" were heard.

If Azariya is not acquitted, he should be pardoned

Minister Naftali Bennet: “If Elor Azariya is not acquitted, I think he needs to be given an immediate pardon and not sit in prison.”

Eisenkot: Free will and army orders do not go hand in hand

Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot referred in IDC speech to religious issues in the army, the Elor Azariya trial, and haredi enlistment.

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis meet with Chief of Staff

Senior Religious Zionist rabbis met with Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot to discuss the new IDF standing orders regarding mixed units.

IDF to fund academic studies for discharged soldiers

IDF unveils plans to fund academic or vocational studies for discharged soldiers drafted after July 2013.

Conversion course is part of the national budget

Minister Liberman allocates 17 million shekels to the basic defense budget for the Nativ conversion course.

Druze to Eizenkot: Guard our brothers in Syria

Druze leaders met with the IDF Chief of Staff, requesting aid for their brothers on the Syrian border.

Hundreds attend funeral of fallen soldier Oron Shaul's father

Herzl Shaul, father of fallen soldier Oron Shaul, was buried at Poriya cemetery. His son said that he died because he sat Shiva for Oron.

Watch: Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot trains with IDF

Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot let a week-long divisional exercise which included the Armoured Corps, Air Force, and infantry.

President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza border

President Rivlin reviewed military operations in the Southern Command, and thanked the soldiers for their 'sophistication and power.'

Chief of Staff: Our purpose is to protect Israel and win wars

Major-General Kovi Barak in as new IDF Ground Forces commander, replacing Major-General Guy Tzur.

Citation for IDF's 'Duvdevan' unit for outstanding service

Chief of Staff to award citation to counter-terrorism unit for its performance in the field over the past year.

Watch: Chief of Staff presented with surprise US honor

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford surprised IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot with a Legion of Merit award in D.C.

'I'm happy the army chief understands the value of Torah'

MK Moti Yogev expressed support for IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot's sanctioning of celebratory Torah dedication ceremonies in the IDF.

IDF Chief of Staff visits US for strategic meetings

Lieutenant General Gadi Eizenkot landed Saturday night in the US on an 'official work visit'.

Chief of Staff: I shut down Rabbi Levinstein's work with the IDF

Eisenkot warns political interference harming Israeli army, says operations with Rabbi Levinstein have been suspended.

IDF bans donations to soldiers

A new plan, called "Yachad," will allow the IDF provide for every soldier - while preventing them for providing for themselves.

IDF Chief of Staff backs Karim: 'He will be IDF Chief Rabbi'

Following meeting, Eizenkot gives his backing to presumptive IDF Chief Rabbi Eyal Karim, following left-wing campaign to block appointment.

Watch: Italian Chief of Staff lands in Israel

General Claudio Graziano arrived in Israel last night on a state visit. Watch.

'Leftists are trying to destroy the IDF Rabbinate'

Forum of reservist IDF rabbis say attacks on IDF Chief Rabbi appointee part of larger effort to marginalize Judaism within the IDF.

Controversial 'Hannibal Directive' may be abolished

In report on operation Protective Edge, State Comptroller calls for end to procedure directing IDF to endanger lives of kidnapped soldiers.

Haredi soldier spills his heart to IDF Chief of Staff

A. was excommunicated by family, then abandoned by army after tumor found in his head - until a chance encounter with Gadi Eizenkot.

'The IDF is united to defend Israel'

IDF Chief of Staff visits pre-military academy in Eli, Samaria, to stress social unity and military values according to Jewish ethics.

IDF goes to war against its soldier

MK Smotrich demands explanation for reports that IDF hired top private lawyer to prosecute soldier for shooting neutralized terrorist.

How did the IDF 'accidentally' return a terrorist's body?

IDF Operations Chief and COS lead investigation into mistake, which directly contradicted Netanyahu's orders.

IDF chief warns soldiers to use 'appropriate force'

As controversy continues over soldier who shot wounded terrorist in Hevron, army Chief of Staff issues warning letter to soldiers.

'Hevron soldier acted according to wartime protocol'

Lawyer of soldier who shot wounded terrorist tells Arutz Sheva he expects prosecutor to accept soldier's version following judge's ruling.

Chief Tzfat rabbi: Generals can stop Jews, why not Arabs?

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Eliyahu criticizes Israel's leniency towards terrorists. 'If you want a solution you can find one.'

Top units receive commendations for their classified operations

IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot presents awards to Sayeret Matkal, Intelligence tech unit for their brave, secret work.

'Ya'alon, stop stuttering'

Deputy Samaria Regional Council chief calls on Defense Minister, IDF Chief of Staff to strike Arab enemy.

Kerry cites IDF Chief of Staff in defending Iran nuclear deal

Secretary of State quotes comments by Eizenkot in backing his claim that the Iran deal has improved Israel's security.

New orders: Soldiers must take guns with them on leave

Chief of Staff issues the order after a soldier who was denied his gun was murdered when he could have saved lives.

Terrorist stabber at large - due to open fire rules?

Armed and dangerous terrorist flees after soldiers follow protocols - did Eizenkot's orders prevent an elimination of the danger?

Poll: Most Israeli Jews don't back Eizenkot's remarks

Channel 10 poll finds that 57% of Jews in Israel do not back Chief of Staff's defending the IDF's open-fire orders.

Eizenkot saga continues

Bennett claims IDF head backs Talmudic 'slogan'

In second attempt defending Eizenkot, Bennett 'backs' self-defense maxim - even though he said 'IDF can't talk in such slogans.'

Netanyahu defends IDF chief from right-wing criticism

PM rejects criticism of IDF Chief of Staff over controversial comments on IDF's open-fire policy, looks to force end of public debate.

Bennett: Eizenkot ‘Talmudic’ comments misunderstood

Education Minister backs embattled IDF Chief of Staff following controversial comments on army's open-fire policies.

'We never emptied a magazine into a child!'

Internal Security Minister dissects IDF Chief of Staff's call not to 'empty magazines' into 13-year-old female terrorists with scissors.

'Terrorists must not come out of attacks alive'

Minister Katz slams IDF Chief of Staff for dismissing Talmudic 'kill or be killed' maxim, worries it influenced response to attack.

Yaalon: We cannot lose our humanity to anger

Defense Minister Yaalon defends rejection by IDF Chief of Staff of Talmudic 'slogan'; 'Woe to us if we do not protect our own humanity.'

Police furious at army chief's 'excessive force' statement

Senior police officers in Jerusalem feel personally attacked after IDF Chief of Staff dismisses danger from terrorists.

'Kill or be killed'

IDF Chief of Staff dismisses Talmudic 'slogan'

Eizenkot questioned by high-schooler on open-fire orders endangering soldiers' lives, goes on to pooh-pooh famed maxim of the Jewish sages.

IDF Chief of Staff: Stopping tunnels is our top priority

General Gadi Eizenkott says Israel ready, but 'question is whether decision to take out tunnels needs to be made in closed forums.'

IDF Chief: Hezbollah is Israel's 'most serious threat'

Gadi Eizenkot discusses risks of Iran nuclear deal, noting Islamic Republic is waging a war against Israel via proxies like Hezbollah.

'Chief of Staff is trying to reduce rabbis' influence'

Survey finds national-religious Israelis expect Jewish Home party to support Jewish identity in IDF.

'The IDF Rabbinate has declared its own death'

Critics fume after IDF Chief of Staff officially announces decision to remove Jewish Consciousness department from IDF Rabbinate.

Eizenkot removes 'Jewish Consciousness' from rabbinate

IDF Chief of Staff gives in to leftist groups, moves key department from military rabbinate to personnel directorate.

'Hezbollah will not overlook Kuntar's death'

In a statement made to visiting German Emissary, Nasrallah warned the decision for a reprisal against Israel has already been made.

On high alert

IDF prepares for Hezbollah, ISIS attacks along northern border

IDF forces bolster their preparedness, raise levels of alert amid real concern of terrorist attacks from both Sunni and Shia jihadis.

IDF chief warns Hezbollah: 'We stand ready for any challenge'

'Enemies know if they try to undermine Israel's security - they face serious consequences,' Eizenkot stresses at IDF award ceremony.

IDF to phase out APCs after deadly war incident

Deaths of 7 IDF soldiers during Protective Edge have spurred movement to replace APCs with wheel-based vehicles - possibly with US aid.

Ex-IDF Chief Rabbi demands coalition crisis over IDF decision

Closing the Jewish Awareness department of the IDF is a red flag for Rabbi Ronsky.

'We created a country in order to live here forever'

President Rivlin hosts tribute to IDF wounded and terror victims. Guests speak of optimism, disappointment.

American Military Chief in Israel to Discuss Iran, Russia, Syria

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph Dunford, makes Israel the destination for his first visit outside the United States.

Top Security Officials Direct IDF Troops at Murder Scene

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon, IDF Chief of Staff survey the site in Samaria; Ya'alon vows to 'prevent the next attack.'

Chief of Staff Eizenkot Publishes 'IDF Strategy'

Eizenkot releases to the public a new document outlining changing threats to Israel and the shifting strategy and focus of the IDF.

IDF Overhaul Expected After Iran Deal

'Gidon Plan' presented to IDF General Staff Monday could see thousands of soldiers dismissed or cut in the name of security.