 Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot asks to run Israel's coronavirus responseAfter Maj. General Roni Numa turns down offer to manage Israel's coronavirus response, Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot eyes positionReport: Former Chief of Staff met LapidDays after expressing interest in joining politics, Gadi Eizenkot has already held a series of meetings with public figures. Former Chief of Staff seeking to go into politics?A year and a half after retiring from the IDF, Gadi Eizenkot hints for the first time that he intends to join politics. Former Chief of Staff: Defense alliance wrong and unnecessaryGadi Eizenkot says Israel 'invincible,' has no need for defense alliance with the US now.Former Chief of Staff to Arutz Sheva: I will not enter politics"Nonsense," responds Gadi Eizenkot when asked about reports that he's planning to run for the Knesset.Eizenkot: Hezbollah wanted to send 5,000 terrorists into IsraelFormer Chief of Staff explains how IDF foiled Hezbollah's plan, discusses the four threats to Israel's security. Eizenkot: We found every terror tunnel on northern borderFormer IDF Chief of Staff dismisses Hezbollah's leader's claims terror group has more cross-border attack tunnels Israel has not found. Iran: We don't have a military presence in SyriaIran dismisses claims by Israeli officials that Iranian targets in Syria were attacked. 'The IDF under your command never ceased fighting'President Rivlin says goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot. Photos: Saying goodbye to EizenkotPresident Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu and past and present senior defense officials came to say goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff. Israel reportedly attacks SyriaSyrian news agency says Israeli warplanes attacked Damascus on Friday. Eizenkot: Israel attacked Syria thousands of timesIn an interview with the New York Times, IDF Chief of Staff sheds light on shadowy war with Iran in Syria. 'More force and roadblocks won't cause terror to disappear'Chief of Staff: "Anyone who says that a little more force will cause terrorism to disappear – doesn't know what he is talking about." Netanyahu's military secretary reprimandedEizenkot chides Brigadier-General Avi Blut for not relaying Netanyahu's orders to stop Amona evacuation in time. Mossad says goodbye to IDF Chief of StaffMossad says goodbye to outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot, who expresses appreciation for the joint work between the bodies. Terrorist stole weapon from scene of attackThe terrorist who carried out the attack in Givat Assaf stole a weapon from one of the murdered soldiers. Liberman to IDF leaders: You are like Peace NowFormer Defense Minister loses temper in meeting with IDF officials who argued against Gaza operation. 'This house symbolizes establishment of State and IDF'President Rivlin visits Prime Minister's historic residence in HaKirya, invites Israeli citizens to visit reconstructed building. General Eyal Zamir to be deputy IDF chief of staffGeneral Eyal Zamir to be appointed deputy IDF chief of staff. Zamir was seen as Netanyahu's favorite for military's top job.'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'Security officials convene Monday morning following battle in southern Gaza which claimed the life of IDF officer. 'It's possible to bring back the soldiers' bodies within a week'Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot tells Goldin family that political echelon can get back bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul if it desired. General doesn't regret speech comparing Israel to 1930's GermanyDespite losing race for Chief of Staff post, General Yair Golan says he doesn't regret making infamous speech that likely hurt his chances. Who is Major General Aviv Kochavi?A profile of the intellectual and enigmatic officer who will become the IDF's next Chief of Staff. Round of officers appointed to rank of colonelFemale Lt. Col. Tal Caspi to head 2020 Administration in Computer and Defense Division and be promoted to full colonel. IDF chief of staff in US for 'Chiefs of Defense Conference'Dozens of officials from around the world to attend conference focusing on ways of operating against violent radical groups. Is Israel ready for another war?Is IDF ready to fight a war? Chief of Staff says army at highest preparedness, but recent report by former top general suggests otherwise. Gaza Division receives Certificate of AppreciationIDF Chief of Staff recognizes Gaza Division's dedication, awards it Certificate of Appreciation. IDF Chief of Staff visits forces stationed on Gaza borderSenior IDF commanders visit Gaza border area, assess security situation. Liberman furious after Chief of Staff's comments leakedDefense Minister demands that leaks from Cabinet meetings be prevented. IDF chief exhorts yeshiva students: opt for combatLt.-Gen. Eizenkot visits Har Etzion Yeshiva, says spirit of IDF is rooted in Jewish tradition. IDF: We carried out 200 strikes in SyriaIDF Chief of Staff submits defense report to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on IDF's readiness for war. New Brigadier General appointed at celebratory ceremonyAvi Balot, commander of the commando unit, will replace Eliezer Toledano, who served as military secretary to the prime minister Chief of staff weighs in after Druze soldiers quit in protestCOS Eizenkot, following announcements of 2 Druze soldiers that they are quitting IDF over Nationality Law: 'Leave politics outside army.' Chief of Staff visits scene of stabbing attackChief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot visits scene of the attack in Adam, where Yotam Ovadia was murdered. IDF commander who invoked G-d appointed DM's military secretaryLiberman appoints Ofer Winter, who was media target during 'Protective Edge,' when he invoked 'G-d of Israel' to soldiers heading to battle. Armored Corps aims to expand mixed-gender tank unitsArmored Corps recommends expanding initiative turning female infantry soldiers into tank operators. IDF chief arrives in US for meetings with defense officialsChief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot lands in Washington for meetings with senior US officials on US-Israel cooperation in the Mideast. 'You're a one-man Foreign Ministry'IDF appoints new liaison to coordinate with Palestinian Authority and Gaza, as Kamil Abu Rokon replaces General Yoav Mordechai. 'Snipers will open fire on Gaza infiltrators,' warns IDF chiefIDF Chief of Staff says Israel deploying over 100 snipers along Gaza border to prevent mass infiltration attempt planned for Friday protest. IDF Chief of Staff in Greece on official visitChief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot to hold working meetings with Greek defense and military officials.'Returning the terrorists' bodies was a mistake'IDF chief admits that return of terrorists' bodies on Friday 'not executed according to established procedures. Issue under investigation.''Arutz Sheva portrays me as a feminist, I'm not''I'm not interested in attacks from the Right or the Left; only victory in battle concerns me.' IDF Chief of Staff: War with Gaza likely in 2018Israeli Chief of Staff Eizenkot predicts war with Hamas in 2018 likely. Thousands support Rabbi EliyahuPetition supports Tzfat rabbi and member of Chief Rabbinate Council who called for Chief of Staff's dismissal for gender mixed units. Smotrich to the Chief of Staff: Get it togetherJewish Home MK blasts Chief of Staff's order to boycott the Chief Rabbi: Appears to be illegal. IDF Chief of Staff refuses to meet with Chief Rabbi of IsraelSources tell Arutz Sheva IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot is boycotting Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, cancelling planned meeting with him.'IDF enlistment contingent on preserving way of life'Rabbi of Jerusalem sends letter to Chief of Staff explaining religious soldiers 'hurt by trend of integrating girls into fighting units.' 'Eizenkot is responsible for decreased combat unit enlistment'Tzfat rabbi does not regret call to dismiss Eizenkot: 'He fought Elor Azaria and the religious, harmed military rabbinate.' Jewish Home Min.: It's chutzpah to say IDF has a feminist agendaEducation Minister Bennett criticizes Tzfat Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu for demanding IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot step down. 'The Iranian threat is not theoretical'IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot says Iran still aims to achieve nuclear weapons and is trying to harm Israel's security through its proxies. Calls to Chief of Staff: 'Bring back the checkpoints'Right-wing activists demonstrate during Chief of Staff visit to attack scene. IDF Chief of Staff: We will find the terror cellIDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot visits scene of deadly terror attack in Samaria. 'We must prevent Iran from establishing itself in Syria'Eizenkot says calls to use more force against rocket attacks 'irresponsible.' 'I think that it's not the right thing to do right now.' 'If necessary, we will act with force and defeat every enemy'Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot says the IDF is superior but will take action in the face of any threat. 'Want to be an IDF officer? Forget the Torah'Senior Religious Zionist Rabbi Eli Sadan attacks IDF, says army is forcing soldiers to abandon religion. 'Meaningless media spin'Leading Religious Zionist rabbis dismiss reports that IDF head will require religious officers to command female soldiers. Will Army Radio leave the army?Defense Minister Liberman approves IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot's recommendation to transfer Army Radio to Defense Ministry. |
