Herzi Halevi

Outgoing Chief of Staff:

'I am responsible for the failues of 10/7 and the achievements'

After announcing his resignation, IDF Chief of Staff Herzzi Halevi says he decided to resign a while ago and now that a ceasefire is in place is the time to do so.

Smotrich's plan:

'Replace senior IDF command and get back to war'

Smotrich congratulates Chief of Staff and criticizes his conduct during the war, hoping for a change in senior command and return to fighting, 'this time until complete victory.'

The candidates to replace Chief of Staff Halevi

Three Major Generals in the IDF have been recommended as prominent candidates for the Chief of Staff position. One of them previously served as military secretary to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announces his resignation

Chief of Staff informs Defense Minister Katz of his intention to step down in less than 2 months 'because of my recognition of my responsibility for the IDF's failure on October 7th ,'

IDF Chief of Staff in Syria:

'We need to make every effort to bring back Hadar Goldin'

While visiting troops in Syria, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi discussed the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul, which had been held by Hamas since 2014.

MK Almog Cohen:

'Replace the failed donkeys with galloping horses'

MK Almog Cohen: 'Replace the failed donkeys in IDF General Staff with galloping horses.' PM responds, 'A miserable statement.'

Chief of Staff:

If Hamas wasn't in such a difficult position, there'd be no deal

LTG Herzi Halevi meets the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade, says their battlefield accomplishments led to the current hostage and ceasefire deal.

Political echelon estimates: IDF top brass to be replaced soon

The decision-makers' preferred candidate for IDF Chief of Staff is Eyal Zamir; if current Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is replaced, it is expected to take place during the break in the fighting, as the prisoner swap deal is implemented.

Chief of Staff:

Fighting created the conditions necessary to free hostages

IDF Chief of Staff visits Gaza border, speaks about war against Hamas: 'The work doesn’t end here, we still have a lot more to do. We will do this with great strength and determination.'

Ahead of ceasefire deal: CENTCOM chief meets IDF Chief of Staff

CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla meets IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, discussing regional threats, courses of action to address them, and potential scenarios on various fronts.

80% of Israeli public:

'Chief of Staff must not be in charge of war investigations'

A survey conducted for the Forum of Commanders and Reservists finds that 61% of the public believes Chief of Staff should adopt a more aggressive approach.

Deputy IDF Chief of Staff to step down in February

Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Amir Baram writes to Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, requesting to conclude his position in February, after already extending it at the request of the Chief of Staff.

Military analyst:

Chief of Staff Halevi needs to go home - now

Yossi Yehoshua, military analyst at Yediot Aharonot, publishes piece sharply criticizing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi for the failures that led to the October 7 massacre, calls on him to resign.

IDF leadership, Defense Minister clash over October 7th probe

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered IDF Chief of Staff Halevi to fully cooperate with the State Comptroller's probe into the IDF's conduct leading up to and during the October 7th Massacre.

Chief of Staff warns Hamas: 'We won't stop'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jabaliya, says 'We will bring Hamas to the point where they understand that they must return all the hostages.'

Chief of Staff:

'We'll lay hands on the terrorists, the clock is ticking'

IDF Chief of the General Staff arrives at scene of Samaria terror attack, warns, 'We'll intensify and continue our war against terrorism in Judea and Samaria.'

Report:

IDF concerned desperate Iran may make extreme move against Israel

Chief of Staff orders IDF on high alert and readiness as Iran grows increasingly desperate due to economic and energy crises and the collapse of its terrorist proxies.

The Chief of Staff's words to the commandos before daring raid

Gen. Halevi told the Shaldag soldiers who raided the underground compound for manufacturing precision missiles in the Masyaf area deep in Syria that the leaders would not send them on such a mission if they did not have high confidence in their success.

Chief of Staff to reservists:

'We are making efforts to reward you'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment and lit the seventh Hanukkah candle on Tuesday in the Central Gaza Strip Corridor

'You are all heroes'

IDF Chief of Staff lights Hanukkah candles with wounded soldiers

LTG Halevi expressed his appreciation to the medical staff for their life-saving work and lit the fifth candle of Hanukkah with the injured personnel and their families.

Chief of Staff in Lebanon:

True victory will be when many residents live in northern Israel

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in northern Israel, stresses that true victory over Hezbollah will only come when many residents return to live in northern Israel.

189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony held

The 189th Israeli Air Force (IAF) Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony took place today at the Air Force Museum on the "Hatzerim" Air Force base, during which graduates of the course received their flight wing insignias and were awarded officer ranks.

Chief of Staff:

'Forces were searching for hostages before Sinwar's elimination'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke at the 189th IAF Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony and praised the IAF's accomplishments during the war.

The night before the massacre:

The partial situational assessment and the failed intel

An investigation into the night of the massacre found that IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi did not order a full situational assessment despite understanding that something unusual was happening.

Defense Minister:

'No appointments before investigation'

Defense Minister Israel Katz has set an ultimatum for Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, stating he will not approve new generals in the IDF until investigation reports for October 7 are presented.

Chief of Staff in Rafah:

'We're pressuring Hamas every day to return the hostages'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Gaza, says communities near Gaza are 'coming back to life.'

Lessons from war:

IDF establishes new “David” reserve Brigades

Five new brigades established with purpose of carrying out defensive missions along Israel's various borders, according to the operational needs.

Probe into Jabo Erlich's death ended, conclusion being delayed

The commanders' investigation into the killing of researcher Ze'ev (Jabo) Erlich and Sergeant Gur Kehati in Lebanon has ended but the Chief of Staff is delaying its conclusion due to the Kehati family's claims of additional evidence.

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are operating in Syria to protect the country'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met Golani Brigade recruits and told them Ground troops are engaged in combat on four fronts: 'Judea and Samaria, in Gaza, in Lebanon, and Syria.'

On the Syrian border:

Chief of Staff: We have strong offensive & defensive responses

'We're monitoring to ensure that local factions do not direct actions towards us; we have very strong offensive and defensive responses,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says during assessment on Syria-Israel border.

'Exceeded his authority'

IDF Spokesman criticizes government, is immediately reprimanded

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari criticized Knesset legislation that would grant immunity to soldiers who pass on classified information, without authorization, to the political echelon.

IDF Chief in south Lebanon:

Mission is to ensure area doesn't revert to terror infrastructure

IDF Chief of Staff holds situational assessment in the southern Lebanon region. ' Here, in the first circle of closer villages, there are no operatives. What was here has been destroyed.'

Report:

Netanyahu, Katz want Halevi to step down in 2-3 months

Kan 11 News report says Israel’s political leadership wants IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to step down around the conclusion of the 60-day trial period for the Lebanon ceasefire agreement.

IDF Chief of Staff hints he may resign due to October 7th inquiry

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi hints at resignation after the conclusion of October 7 inquiries. He emphasized the importance of the process and commander accountability.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Violations will be enforced - it's our duty to the citizens'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held an operational briefing and stated that the IDF knows precisely that Hezbollah reached this agreement from a position of necessity and weakness.

Chief of Staff:

'Ceasefire enforcement will be more determined than the fighting'

IDF Chief of Staff Halevi comments on Lebanon ceasefire, says 'We are very, very determined to enforce the guidelines and bring about a completely different reality to the residents of the North.'

Halevi in Lebanon:

'Our mission is clear— return residents to northern Israel'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited southern Lebanon and held a situational assessment.

Head of Gaza department of SIGINT unit seeks promotion

The head of the Gaza branch at Unit 8200, who was the chief of staff for Chief of Staff Halevi when he was head of Intelligence, is vying for a promotion despite his role in the failure to prevent the Hamas invasion.

IDF appointments:

Will the Defense Minister block the Chief of Staff?

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi seeks to continue appointing senior officers in the IDF despite the October 7th massacre and the public demand to end his role.

Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon:

'Hezbollah will continue to fire - we will continue to fight'

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits troops in Kfarkela in Southern Lebanon, stressing: 'We will continue to fight, to implement plans, conduct deep strikes, and hit Hezbollah very hard.'

IDF CoS in southern Lebanon:

'The IDF is operating very strongly'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks to reserve commanders and soldiers operating in southern Lebanon: We struck heavily against Hezbollah targets in Beirut, the Dahieh, and other locations.

Chief of Staff in Jabaliya:

The IDF does not tire

'With the strength you are displaying here, we are ensuring the safety of our civilians and will bring back the hostages,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells soldiers in Jabaliya.

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

In any diplomatic agreement, we'll enforce violations with fire

'Nothing symbolizes victory more than the safe return of residents, and we will make this journey together,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tells municipal leaders of northern Israel.

Report:

Netanyahu planning to fire IDF, Shin Bet chiefs next

Political sources believe PM may replace the leadership of much of Israel's security apparatus after firing Defense Minister Gallant. PMO denies reports.

Chief of Staff meets US CENTCOM chief

The Chief of the General Staff and the Commander of CENTCOM held a situational assessment on strategic security issues and joint regional preparedness, as part of the response to threats in the Middle East, with a focus on Iran.

Chief of Staff:

'Four seasons in this war, we will bring victory'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addressed the Combat Officers Course Graduation Ceremony this evening and said the IDF has not forgotten the hostages still held in Gaza, victory means bringing them home.

'The IDF needs to be larger'

IDF Chief of Staff discusses haredi conscription

LTG Herzi Halevi told reservists about a haredi soldier he met, and stated: 'Our question is how we create many more like him."

Chief of Staff:

'If Iran attacks again, we'll use capabilities we haven't used'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the squadrons at the Ramon Airbase that took part in the strike on Iran, warns of an even stronger response if Iran launches a third major missile attack on Israel.

Watch:

Chief of Staff tours Hezbollah's bunker

The Chief of Staff toured a Hezbollah bunker not far from the border with Israel and revealed that from there terrorists were supposed to go out for a raid on Israel: "We caught it in time."

Chief of Staff to wounded soldiers:

'Your comrades are strengthened when they hear you're recovering'

As part of a week of paying tribute to IDF soldiers wounded in the "Swords of Iron" War, the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi, visited the Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva.

Chief of Staff after strike on Iran:

'We only used a portion of our capabilities; we can do much more'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment on Saturday at the Kirya military headquarters with members of the General Staff Forum, following the IDF strike in Iran.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Our existence is ensured by the acts of heroism of the fallen'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi publishes an order of the day on the Memorial Day for the victims of the Swords of Iron War: This war of a nation seeking to be free in its land comes at a heavy cost.

Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar's elimination wasn't planned, but it wasn't by chance'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, toured the Jabaliya area in the Gaza Strip and conducted a situational assessment with the Commanding Officer of the Southern Command.

Raising a storm:

Chief of Staff rips 'Moshiach' patch off soldier's arm

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi rips 'Moshiach' patch off soldier's arm, says, 'You can put it in your pocket, only military items go on the uniform.'

Chief of Staff in Lebanon:

'We strike senior command in Beirut, you deal with lower command'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets troops in southern Lebanon, says 'We struck close to 30 targets across Lebanon, a type of Hezbollah’s financial system, 'Al-Qard al-Hassan,' which receives funds from Iran, provides loans, and ultimately finances Hezbollah’s terrorism.'

Chief of Staff: Approximately 1,500 Hezbollah terrorists killed

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducted a field tour this week with Golani Brigade soldiers, and said "Hezbollah is hiding casualties, it's hiding dead commanders."

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'One year later, we have settled the score'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi and the Head of the ISA Ronen Bar arrived at the location where Yahya Sinwar was eliminated and commended the soldiers for their professionalism and determination.

Chief of Staff:

'Hezbollah hiding dead bodies; sign of distress'

Chief of Staff, Hertzi Halevi: 'Hezbollah is showing signs of distress. We must increase pressure, push harder.'

IDF Chief of Staff meets Italian counterpart

Luciano Portolano, the Chief of Defence for Italy discussed with Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi recent operational events, the security situation, and the associated challenges.

Chief of Staff at base hit by UAV:

'You acted well, treating and evacuating the injured'

'We are at war, and an attack on a training base on the home front is difficult and the results are painful,' IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi says.