IDF Chief of Staff

Minister of Defense:

'Iran more exposed to damage to nuclear facilities'

Defense Minister, Israel Katz, at first meeting with IDF General Staff: 'There will be no ceasefire and no respite in Lebanon until the goals of war have been achieved'

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.

Chief of Staff:

"IDF is ready today to continue fighting"

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

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We were suprised and we failed, were going to the end'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi met with local leaders from southern Israel and promised that the IDF would destroy Hamas.

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.'

IDF elite units open to women

Chief of Staff: Operational success will be our test

IDF spokesman: This should not be our endurance test, where different sectors of the public says they will not enlist.

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.

Gantz consults with Chief of Staff about reform legislation

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.

IDF Chief of Staff:

An Officer cannot stand by as an Israeli firebombs an Arab house

During the IDF officer course graduation, LTG Herzi Halevi addressed recent violent incidents in Judea and Samaria.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Continued rocket fire enables us to continue'

'We have made significant accomplishments which have only been increasing, both in number and scale,' LTG Herzi Halevi says.

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.

New IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's inaugural speech

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'.

INN Exclusive:

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff looks back on 40 years of service

One day before stepping down from his post, Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi looks back at his long service and discusses hot-button issues.

MK Yoav Galant:

'With maritime agreement, Israel surrendered to Hezbollah'

At the Besheva and Israel National News-Arutz Sheva conference, the MK discussed the controversial deal and the new IDF chief of staff

New army chief:

Herzi Halevi appointed next 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. ;

IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi:

'My father wasn't an observant man, but he feared G-d'

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'

Historic visit:

IDF Chief of Staff meets top Moroccan security officials

IDF COS met with the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of National Defense Administration of the Kingdom of Morocco

The two candidates for position of IDF Chief-of-Staff

Attorney-General has given green light to make key army appointment during election period.

IDF Chief of Staff & his Saudi counterpart met in Egypt

A new report reveals a US-led conference of Middle East military officials met on Egyptian soil in March to discuss Iranian threats.

Gantz and Bennett clash over Chief of Staff appointment

Prime Minister is interested in interviewing the three candidates for the position, and clarified to Gantz: I will not be a rubber stamp.

Gantz to meet candidates for post of IDF Chief of Staff

Defense Minister to begin meetings this weekend with three candidates for the post, which he seeks to fill before the government falls.

Sabbath desecration

2 weeks later, Chief of Staff apologizes

Kochavi had given a press conference on the Sabbath & forced religious soldiers to pose for a photo with him.

Shabbat desecration

Religious soldiers forced to pose for photo with Chief of Staff

Following outcry, IDF spokesman takes responsibility for incident & apologizes.

IDF increases alertness following deadly terror attacks

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi holds operational situation assessment after gunman kills 5 in Bnei Brak.

IDF chief of staff meets German Chief of Defense

German defense chief meets IDF chief of staff , discussing importance of international forces in the region.

IDF Chief of General Staff meets with U.S. Ambassador to Israel

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, meets for the first time with the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mr. Thomas Nides.

Mothers' March tonight: Let our sons defend themselves!

Dozens march toward site of tonight's protest at Yad Mordechai junction, calling on IDF to change open-fire regulations.

Father of dead intelligence officer: My son was murdered

"Even after his death, they are continuing to blacken his reputation," says bereaved father.

Watch: IDF Chief of Staff's message to Israel's soldiers

“We are defending the citizens of Israel", LTG Aviv Kohavi said, "and we will do everything to protect them”

Kochavi: IDF making every effort to capture terrorists

IDF chief of staff said the army was 'making every effort' to nab terrorists from yesterday's shooting attack at Tapuah Junction.

Chief of Staff: IDF preparing for Gaza escalation

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets local leaders, visits Gaza Division headquarters following launching of dozens of rockets.

Following rocket attack: Chief of Staff postpones trip to USA

Following rockets fired at Israeli territory overnight: The Chief of the General Staff held an operational situation assessment

Chief of Staff's "Three Mothers" Speech - translated to English

On the eve of Israeli Memorial Day, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi gave a speech titled "Three Mothers". We now present the full translation.

Helicopter carrying IDF Chief of Staff makes unplanned landing

No injuries or damage reported. A similar incident a few months ago almost had tragic consequences.

Nechama Rivlin's last meeting

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 deputy IDF chief of staff

General Eyal Zamir to be appointed deputy IDF chief of staff. Zamir was seen as Netanyahu's favorite for military's top job.

IDF Comptroller to examine combat readiness

Chief of Staff decides on examination after significant points raised in document by Commissioner on matter.

Bereaved father: 'We'll sit on fence' to stop Golan as IDF Chief

“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.

Tzfat Rabbi:

'IDF shouldn't fight half its soldiers'

Rabbi not surprised by decision not to promote religious General: 'I don't know what motivates Chief of Staff to fight religious soldiers.'

Eizenkot slams leaflets targeting senior IDF officer

IDF Chief of Staff comes out against right-wing Israelis who distributed leaflets criticizing IDF Colonel Gilad Amit.

'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.

IDF Chief of Staff: War with Gaza likely in 2018

Israeli Chief of Staff Eizenkot predicts war with Hamas in 2018 likely.

IDF Chief of Staff 'disappointed' with demoted Brigadier General

IDF Chief of Staff opens up about Ofek Buchris, who was demoted earlier this year after pleading guilty to sexual harassment.

IDF revamps its elite special forces

Elite Tier-1 special forces will now serve 8 years, and will include academic degree. Combat soldiers to get pay raise as well.

IDF Chief of Staff summons Rabbi Karim for clarification

New IDF Chief Rabbi summoned by army Chief of Staff to explain the Left's virulent opposition to his appointment

Moshe Ya’alon’s public trashing of Netanyahu harms Israel worldwide

Eizenkot to Replace Gantz as IDF Chief of Staff

Long 'changing of the guard' ceremony to involve stops in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv - and Gantz's last visit on base in uniform.

Operation Protective Edge a 'Success'

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz deflects criticism at gov't over summer war - and predicts another conflict in the north.

Benny Gantz Meets with Netanyahu Before Stepping Down

PM thanks IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz for 'excellent service' over four-year term; Gantz will step down Monday.

Rivlin to Gantz: 'You Have Led the IDF to the Highest Peaks'

President Reuven Rivlin says farewell to IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, praises staff for decision-making during Gaza war.

53 Soldiers to Receive Awards for Gaza War Service

50 men, three women, and nine units to receive accolades for their service during Operation Protective Edge; highest honor to Lt. Eitan.

General Yair Golan Appointed as Deputy IDF Chief of Staff

Golan hailed as 'experienced' and 'appropriate' to serve under Eizenkot in ceremony signifying change of staff.

Cabinet Approves Gadi Eizenkot as Next IDF Chief of Staff

Government ministers unanimously approve Gadi Eizenkot's appointment as IDF Chief of Staff during Sunday Cabinet meeting.

PM: Palestinian State will Lead Islamists to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu vows to fight foreign pressure to withdraw from Judea-Samaria ahead of Kerry meeting in Rome.

New chief of staff

Eizenkot's IDF Chief of Staff Appointment Clears Final Hurdle

Turkel Committee for Senior Appointments gives its stamp of approval to man who will be IDF's 21st chief of staff.

Ya'alon Officially Presents Eizenkot as Next IDF 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.'

Special Forum Marking 19th Anniversary of Rabin's Murder

Members of the General Staff of the IDF gather at the Rabin Center to mark 19 years since Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.

IDF Chief of Staff Calls to Retake Gaza, Take on Iran

General Benny Gantz surprisingly candid in speech to high school students, admits 'classified operations' always in the works.

Gantz: Lebanese Army Responsible for Rocket Fire

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.'

Hareidi Brigade Wins IDF Chief of Staff Prize

Nahal Hareidi makes history by winning the prestigious prize for the first time, enjoys sharp rise in enlistment despite Knesset debates.