Herzi Halevi

IDF Chief of Staff:

'IDF is focused on one thing now - victory'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi told artillery personnel that thanks to them many terrorists were already dead when infantry entered Gaza.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The best soldiers are now operating in Gaza'

Chief of Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: 'The objectives of this war require a ground operation - the best soldiers are now operating in Gaza.'

Netanyahu, Gallant and CoS:

'We're working in close and full cooperation, around the clock'

Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chief of Staff publish joint statement following reports of lack of trust between the IDF and the PM.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We're well prepared for the ground operations in the south'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi speaks with commanders of the 146th Division: We want to bring Hamas to a state of full dismantling.

Chief of Staff to commanders:

'We'll enter Gaza, remembering the scenes from two weeks ago'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Gaza is crowded; the enemy is preparing a great many things for us, but we're preparing things for him as well.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Terrorists not only murder Israelis, but civilians in Gaza too'

Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi addressed the world from the Tel Nof airbase.

Chief of Staff:

'If Hezbollah makes a mistake, it will be wiped out'

General Herzi Halevi tours the northern front as Hezbollah continues its attacks on Israel from Lebanon.

Chief of Staff:

'We are at war and we will prevail!'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi wrote a letter on the war to the IDF as a whole, encouraging them in the war effort.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The State of Israel is at war and will prevail!'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi publishes message to soldiers and commanders amid the war against Hamas.

Chief of Staff:

'Sinwar, Hamas leaders are dead men walking'

IDF Chief Herzi Halevi says 'now is the time for war' following Hamas massacre of 1,300 Israelis, admits security forces failed on Saturday.

Amid Israel-Hamas war:

US Chief of Staff speaks to Israeli counterpart

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr., warns Iran not to get involved in the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Chief of Staff:

'It started badly for us, it will end badly for them'

The Chief of Staff visited the battlefields in southern Israel to assess the situation and encourage the soldiers fighting there.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'I know there are questions and frustration'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke about the war started by Hamas for the first time since it began.

Ben-Gvir shut out of security briefing

The National Security Minister was not invited to a meeting with security officials despite his position.

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Israel

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi: “It is of great importance to explain throughout Europe the security challenges in the region.''

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Wrong to assume the IDF is immune to the polarization'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Calling the younger generation not to enlist to a meaningful combat service is dangerous.

Chief of Staff:

'Women in combat units is risky, with little chance of success'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi wrote a professional opinion opposing the introduction of women into the IDF's elite units.

IDF to open elite units to women

The IDF claims that the Chief of Staff is not optimistic about women completing the training, but respects the Supreme Court's ruling.

To observe Rosh Hashanah:

Chief of Staff walks to recite holiday prayers with soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi walked from his home to join ten soldiers for holiday prayers at an outpost on Route 443.

Chief of Staff:

'Put differences aside, mobilize, and strike'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi promises that Israel's internal conflicts will not hamper its response to an attack.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Our stance is clear - enlistment for all'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi voiced his opposition to those who use the IDF in the current dispute in Israeli society.

IDF Chief of Staff tours storehouses in northern Israel

Chief of Staff Halevi met with 20 battalion commanders and senior reserve officers and emphasized the importance of the IDF's unity.

IDF 'workshop' prepares for Iranian threat, next 10 years

Senior officials to examine implementation of multi-year 'Ma'alot' program and responses to all threats facing Israel.

Netanyahu and Gallant back Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi

A joint statement by the Prime Minister and Defense Minister dismisses the recent criticism of Israel's Chief of Staff.

Netanyahu:

'I work with IDF Chief of Staff, we face great challenges'

PM defends Chief of Staff after son Yair reposts message saying Halevi will be remembered as the 'most failed' IDF chief.

Defense Minister:

'Israel's fortunate to have Herzi Halevi commanding the IDF'

Minister Gallant, MK Sa'ar defend Chief of Staff after PM's son shares post calling Halevi the "most failed" Chief of Staff in history.

Yair Netanyahu to Chief of Staff:

'You'll be remembered as the biggest failure'

Yair Netanyahu, son of PM Netanyahu, shares post slamming IDF Chief of Staff, then erases it.

Senior defense officials:

'Disagreements and politics must be left out of the IDF '

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with senior figures in Israel's security services to discuss the IDF's operational readiness.

In defiance of Netanyahu:

IDF, Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs to release statements together

Leading security figures to issue coordinated statements in protest against PM's refusal to allow them to brief Cabinet of refusals to serve

Hezbollah tensions

Chief of Staff tours north for 2nd time in 2 weeks

General Herzi Halevi seen touring northern command 2 weeks after Hezbollah-affiliated TV channel filmed him in the area.

IDF: Refusals to serve will erode military's readiness

Chief of Staff issues call for unity as army spokesman issues warning about long-term effects of refusals to report for duty.

'Chief of Staff:

Current debate harms the IDF'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi publishes letter to soldiers warning that the bringing of the IDF into the political debate harms national security.

Hezbollah journalist filmed IDF Chief of Staff - from Lebanon

Journalist belonging to Hezbollah terror group publishes footage of Chief of Staff Halevi during trip to Israel's northern border.

'Fully prepared'

IDF chief: Hundreds of refusals to serve but army ready for war

The IDF stated that the threats of refusal to serve harm the cohesion of the forces but claim that the situation is under control.

Chief of Staff:

'IDF preserving its capabilities and unity'

LTG Herzi Halevi visits Tel Nof Air Force Base together with Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar.

Reservists refusing to serve:

Gallant, Chief of Staff provide Netanyahu situational assessment

Gallant and Halevi met with Netanyahu to discuss the IDF's competence against the background of tensions in the North.

IDF issues instructions to handle reservists who refuse to serve

For the first time, commanders have been given instructions on how to handle refusal to serve as part of a protest against the government.

Chief of Staff: 'We don't have that privilege'

Lt. Col. Hertzi Halevi referred to soldiers refusing service in opposition to judicial reform: 'We don't have the privilege not to show up.'

Graduation ceremony held for 33 new IAF pilots

The 186th Pilots Course Graduation Ceremony was held today at the Hatzerim Air Force Base.

Halevi: Our commanders fight terror and protect Israel

IDF Chief of Staff defends commanders' responses to recent terror attacks and anti-Arab riots.

Chief of Staff defends Binyamin region commander

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi denounced claims against the commander of the Binyamin Brigade as 'harming a public servant.'

Samaria Council head demands apology from security forces

Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan denounced the statement by the ISA, IDF, and Israel Police as 'politcal and unprofessional.'

Security officials condemn indiscriminate violence against Arabs

'This is not our way of life,' Defense Min. Yoav Gallant says of violence perpetrated in retaliation for terror attacks.

Herzog to reservists:

'Refusal to serve is out of bounds'

Pres. at ceremony for outstanding reserve units: We have one country and we have one army that must remain above all political controversy.

Head of US Central Command participates in annual IDF drill

Commander of US CENTCOM participates in situational assessment as part of the IDF’s annual exercise “Firm Hand.”

'If only for one sacred day'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Memorial Day obliges us to come together and focus on the things that connect us.

IDF:

Jewish Heroism in mark of 80 years since Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

Chief of Staff: "The Holocaust was an attempt to dismantle and destroy our spirit by erasing our identity as a nation and later our bodies."

Gaza rockets:

IDF Chief of Staff: We can manage on our own - without the US

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi points out that Israel can -and is ready to - act in Iran with - or without - the help of the United States.

Chief of Staff visits scene of Huwara shooting attack

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi meets senior commanders in Arab village in which three recent terrorist attacks took place.

As reservist protests continue, IDF chief meets new recruits

Israeli military's chief of staff meets new recruits, emphasizes army's unity and discipline as reservists' protest continues.

Chief of Staff: Huwara riot happened under our responsibility

IDF investigation finds not enough troops were present to prevent revenge riot in Arab village after two Jewish brothers were murdered.

Chief of Staff to reservists:

'Refusal is a red line, the word traitor should not be said'

Chief of Staff Halevi meets with dozens of commanders in the reserves.

IDF Chief of Staff meets Yesha leaders amidst terror wave

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addresses security situation in meeting with leaders of Judea and Samaria communities.

Defense Min:

'Those who attack IDF soldiers have no place in public office'

Minister Gallant, IDF Chief of Staff meet reservists amidst spate of refusals to serve. 'Refusal threatens foundation of our existence.'

Judicial reform:

'This is the beginning of the end' warns IDF Chief of Staff

As more reservists threaten to refuse orders, army chief scrambles to contain fallout.

IDF Chief of staff warns PM:

'Worried that duty refusal will spread through the IDF'

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi told PM Netanyahu that calls to refuse to report for duty in protest of legislation are already harming the IDF.

IDF Chief of Staff explains:

What did elite commando, whose photo is still classified, do?

Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi explains that fallen Sayeret Matkal commando Emmanuel Moreno carried out a sensitive mission behind enemy lines.

New multi-year plan for IDF agreed upon

The plan, which will be included in the state budget, will regulate many issues related to the IDF and the defense establishment.

Smotrich refuses to attend discussion with IDF Chief of Staff

Finance Minister refuses to take part in discussion on powers in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich: I'm trying not to involve IDF in politics.

Chief of Staff warns PM not to transfer Yesha powers to Smotrich

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds unusual conversation with PM Netanyahu imploring him not to transfer authority away from defense minister.