Israeli military chief
'Budget games': How Israel lost chance to purchase 12 Apache helicopters despite US support
Despite pressure from the IDF Chief of Staff and flexibility from the US Defense Department, Israel missed its place on the production line for an initial purchase of 12 advanced Apache helicopters.
PremiumPremiumIDF chief Eyal Zamir's battle against indiscipline is essential to Israel’s war effort - opinion
Netanyahu was mistaken to appoint Zamir as IDF chief, officials close to PM claim - KAN
In the wake of a leadership shake-up, FIDF doubles down on a disputed claim to reassure donors
Israel Katz blocks reshuffle of military command in new clash with IDF chief
Sources close to Katz stated that Zamir did not consult or coordinate with him prior to the reshuffle, and therefore, the minister has decided that he will not approve the appointments.
IDF chief's resignation an 'excellent start,' families of October 7 victims say
Netanyahu thanked Halevi for his many years of service and his command of the IDF in the war.
IDF chief Herzi Halevi to step down in March, cites military failure on October 7
Halevi's resignation in keeping with promise to take responsibility for October 7 • OC Southern Command Yaron Finkleman follows suit
The controversy surrounding appointing new IDF intelligence chief Shlomi Binder - analysis
Why did Halevi pick Binder, given there were other qualified candidates with less controversy? Some say it's preexisting loyalties...
Ex-IDF maj.-gen.: Halevi, Kohavi overemphasized intel. over combat forces
Former Deputy Chief of Staff Uzi Dayan discussed an IDF document with Prof. Aryeh Eldad and Ron Koffman, criticizing Kohavi and Halevi for overemphasizing intelligence.
Ex-IDF intel chief: Letting Hezbollah remain in Israeli territory worse than conflict
The former IDF intelligence chief believes that the long-term threat presented by allowing Hezbollah to remain in Israeli territory outweighs the risk of a larger conflict with Hezbollah.
Gallant raises a toast to Netanyahu, PM snubs him in return
"This is the real chain of command of the State of Israel," said Gallant. "The prime minister, the defense minister, the chief of staff and IDF major-generals."
How an Israel-US military drill will influence the region - analysis
This joint exercise is expected to be one of the largest joint military exercises ever between Israel and the United States.
IDF combat units to receive citations for role in Operation Break the Wave
The Chief of Staff’s citation will be given to the Golani Brigade’s Reconnaissance Brigade and the Israel Police’s National Counter Terror Unit (YAMAM).
Israel's security chiefs' political path is moderate but muddled - opinion
Jewish Israelis have awarded majorities to parties of the Right in almost every election since 1977.
