Herzi Halevi

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.

IDF Chief of Staff in southern Lebanon: 'We won't stop'

ISA Chief: 'Hamas entrenched itself in Lebanon... We will continue to pursue them everywhere.'

Chief of Staff to troops:

'10.7 is a call for deep introspection'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi sent a letter to all IDF soldiers and reservists marking one year since the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2023.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We know how to strike with precision and power'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Airbase ahead of Rosh Hashanah: We have the capabilities to reach and strike any point in the Middle East. Those of our enemies who have not yet understood this, will soon understand.

What happened to Sinwar? The IDF's hint

A picture published by the IDF shows a list of terrorists who were eliminated since the beginning of the war. A question mark hangs over the photo of Yahya Sinwar.

Chief of Staff:

'Nasrallah wanted to destroy Israel - we eliminated him'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks following elimination of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, stresses, 'IDF at peak readiness, is prepared for what comes next.'

Chief of Staff in the north:

'We continue to strike and prepare to operate in Lebanon'

Halevi visited soldiers during an exercise near the border and told them: 'Your encounter with Hezbollah operatives will show them what it means to face a professional, highly skilled, and battle-experienced force.'

Gadi Eisenkot:

IDF Chief of Staff should go home, not appoint officers

'At the end of the day, he is among the three central figures responsible for the greatest disaster and failure, so he needs to end his term,' MK Gadi Eisenkot says of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Gallant:

'What Hezbollah has built over 20 years, we're destroying'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment at the IDF Headquarters Underground Operations Center Monday evening as the IDF struck hundreds of Hezbollah terrorist sites in Lebanon and Hezbollah launched well over 100 rockets at Israel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We gave a clear message to Hezbollah and the Middle East'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi makes a special statement: 'The price that Hezbollah is paying is multiplying; the attacks will increase.'

Chief of Staff in northern Israel:

'We still have many capabilities which haven't been used'

IDF Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, says, 'We still have many capabilities; every time we work on a certain stage, the next two stages are already ready to advance.'

Report:

IDF Chief of Staff sets target date for resignation

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi reportedly has chosen a date when he will step down, after the completion of the October 7th probes.

IDF Chief of Staff:

Our reserve forces are strong with an incredibly resilient spirit

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi awarded 81 officers and NCOs from the reserves, serving in various IDF units across all branches, commands, and directorates.

CENTCOM commander visits Israel, focusing on Lebanon, Iran

CENTCOM commander General Michael Erik Kurilla lands in Israel, holds situational assessment with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Northern border:

IDF focused on fighting against Hezbollah

'IDF attacking of Hezbollah's facilities inside Lebanon, before they attack us,' says Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We must not give up on any of the war goals'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi held a situational assessment in the central Gaza Strip and said that the IDF is doing everything possible to bring the hostages back alive.

Despite 10/7 failure:

Chief of Staff insists on making new General Staff appointments

Chief of Staff is expected to decide on several General Staff appointments: Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo to Northern Command and Uri Gordin to Deputy Chief of Staff.

Chief of Staff:

'We won't let terror in Judea and Samaria rear its head'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jenin, following terror attacks in Gush Etzion. 'We will not let terrorism in Judea and Samaria rear its head, we will go go from city to city, camp to camp to protect the citizens of Israel.'

Gallant:

For northern residents to return home we must expand war's goals

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant held a strategic briefing and discussion on expanding the war's goals.

Halevi in Jordan Valley:

'We are here first and foremost to strengthen security'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with the heads of the local municipalities and councils of Bik'at HaYarden, Emek HaYarden, Emek HaMaayanot, and Megilot.

Chief of Staff:

'Our mission is clear, to return northern residents home'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visits Northern Command, comments on the pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah that prevented a large-scale attack.

CoS after situational assessment:

'We're determined to change security reality in the north'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after situational assessment at the Kirya: Since the beginning of the war, Hezbollah has lost many significant assets and hundreds of operatives.

Chief of Staff:

'We're determined to bring back all of the murdered hostages'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi tours Gaza, addresses recovery of the bodies of six hostages overnight.

During a meeting in Rafah

Rabbi to Chief of Staff: 'I'm from here, from Gush Katif'

Cpt. (Res.) Rabbi Itzik Amitai met IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and shared that seven of his immediate family members were serving in the Gaza Strip.

Chief of Staff to recruits:

'We are not willing for Hamas to be in Gaza'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi met the recruits of the Paratroopers Brigade and reiterated the IDF's determination to dismantle Hamas.

Chief of Staff:

'Every day Hamas holds our hostages will be more bitter for it'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Philadelphi Corridor area in southern Rafah, praises soldiers' progress in dismantling Hamas.