IDF Chief of Staff:
'We will fight in southern Gaza as we did in the north'
According to LTG Halevi, the IDF has begun the process of eliminating terrorist commanders and operatives in southern Gaza.
According to LTG Halevi, the IDF has begun the process of eliminating terrorist commanders and operatives in southern Gaza.
Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said that the return of the hostages is a silver lining and that the IDF is ready to continue fighting
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with local leaders from southern Israel and promised that the IDF would destroy Hamas.
Chief of Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: 'The objectives of this war require a ground operation - the best soldiers are now operating in Gaza.'
IDF spokesman: This should not be our endurance test, where different sectors of the public says they will not enlist.
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi promises that Israel's internal conflicts will not hamper its response to an attack.
With the approval of the Defense Minister, Benny Gantz talked with the IDF Chief of Staff about the effects of the reform on the IDF.
During the IDF officer course graduation, LTG Herzi Halevi addressed recent violent incidents in Judea and Samaria.
'We have made significant accomplishments which have only been increasing, both in number and scale,' LTG Herzi Halevi says.
Israeli military's chief of staff meets new recruits, emphasizes army's unity and discipline as reservists' protest continues.
The full text of the speech given on January 16 includes a Dvar Torah on this past week's parsha. 'Happy is the nation for whom this is so'.
One day before stepping down from his post, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi looks back at his long service and discusses hot-button issues.
At the Besheva and Israel National News-Arutz Sheva conference, the MK discussed the controversial deal and the new IDF chief of staff
Outgoing Chief of Staff: Herzi an excellent, experienced officer, I'm confident in his ability to continue to lead the IDF going forward. ;
Kochavi also discussed changes that are being made in the army: 'The IDF is changing so it can adjust to the current and future battlefield'
IDF COS met with the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of National Defense Administration of the Kingdom of Morocco
Attorney-General has given green light to make key army appointment during election period.
A new report reveals a US-led conference of Middle East military officials met on Egyptian soil in March to discuss Iranian threats.
Prime Minister is interested in interviewing the three candidates for the position, and clarified to Gantz: I will not be a rubber stamp.
Defense Minister to begin meetings this weekend with three candidates for the post, which he seeks to fill before the government falls.
Kochavi had given a press conference on the Sabbath & forced religious soldiers to pose for a photo with him.
Following outcry, IDF spokesman takes responsibility for incident & apologizes.
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi holds operational situation assessment after gunman kills 5 in Bnei Brak.
German defense chief meets IDF chief of staff , discussing importance of international forces in the region.
The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, meets for the first time with the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Thomas Nides.
Dozens march toward site of tonight's protest at Yad Mordechai junction, calling on IDF to change open-fire regulations.
"Even after his death, they are continuing to blacken his reputation," says bereaved father.
“We are defending the citizens of Israel", LTG Aviv Kohavi said, "and we will do everything to protect them”
IDF chief of staff said the army was 'making every effort' to nab terrorists from yesterday's shooting attack at Tapuah Junction.
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets local leaders, visits Gaza Division headquarters following launching of dozens of rockets.
Following rockets fired at Israeli territory overnight: The Chief of the General Staff held an operational situation assessment
On the eve of Israeli Memorial Day, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi gave a speech titled "Three Mothers". We now present the full translation.
No injuries or damage reported. A similar incident a few months ago almost had tragic consequences.
Watch Nechama Rivlin host Chana Eisizenkot and Yael Kochavi in her living room on the day of the IDF Chief of Staff installation ceremony.
General Eyal Zamir to be appointed deputy IDF chief of staff. Zamir was seen as Netanyahu's favorite for military's top job.
Chief of Staff decides on examination after significant points raised in document by Commissioner on matter.
“It drives us crazy that someone like this would be the IDF Chief of Staff, say bereaved father, Herzl Hajaj about Major General Yair Golan.
Rabbi not surprised by decision not to promote religious General: 'I don't know what motivates Chief of Staff to fight religious soldiers.'
IDF Chief of Staff comes out against right-wing Israelis who distributed leaflets criticizing IDF Colonel Gilad Amit.
IDF appoints new liaison to coordinate with Palestinian Authority and Gaza, as Kamil Abu Rokon replaces General Yoav Mordechai.
Israeli Chief of Staff Eizenkot predicts war with Hamas in 2018 likely.
IDF Chief of Staff opens up about Ofek Buchris, who was demoted earlier this year after pleading guilty to sexual harassment.
Elite Tier-1 special forces will now serve 8 years, and will include academic degree. Combat soldiers to get pay raise as well.
New IDF Chief Rabbi summoned by army Chief of Staff to explain the Left's virulent opposition to his appointment
Long 'changing of the guard' ceremony to involve stops in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv - and Gantz's last visit on base in uniform.
Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz deflects criticism at gov't over summer war - and predicts another conflict in the north.
PM thanks IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz for 'excellent service' over four-year term; Gantz will step down Monday.
President Reuven Rivlin says farewell to IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, praises staff for decision-making during Gaza war.
50 men, three women, and nine units to receive accolades for their service during Operation Protective Edge; highest honor to Lt. Eitan.
Golan hailed as 'experienced' and 'appropriate' to serve under Eizenkot in ceremony signifying change of staff.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu vows to fight foreign pressure to withdraw from Judea-Samaria ahead of Kerry meeting in Rome.
Government ministers unanimously approve Gadi Eizenkot's appointment as IDF Chief of Staff during Sunday Cabinet meeting.
Turkel Committee for Senior Appointments gives its stamp of approval to man who will be IDF's 21st chief of staff.
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon praises Maj. General Eizenkot's 'honesty, integrity, and good values,' says he is 'right person to lead.'
Members of the General Staff of the IDF gather at the Rabin Center to mark 19 years since Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.
General Benny Gantz surprisingly candid in speech to high school students, admits 'classified operations' always in the works.
Chief of Staff addresses rocket fire for first time, sends message to Lebanon: 'In the end, we will have to act - and it won't be pretty.'
Nahal Hareidi makes history by winning the prestigious prize for the first time, enjoys sharp rise in enlistment despite Knesset debates.
The IDF Chief visited the Tomb of Rachel Sunday, where he recited the prayer for the welfare of the IDF, as well the prayer for Israel.