Herzi Halevi

'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage

On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.
 Benjamin Netanyahu and Hertzi Halevi

Halevi: Netanyahu rejected firing reservists who stopped reporting amid judicial reform - report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads Likud into the October 27 election as the ruling party seeks to retain power amid slipping polls and questions over Netanyahu’s future.

PMO publishes Netanyahu's Oct. 7 schedule, reveals he spoke with Gallant earlier than reported

A view of homes destroyed and burned in the Hamas October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, August 5, 2026

Netanyahu spoke with IDF chief three hours into Oct. 7, Iran pressure fuels regime divisions


Negotiations between Iran and US likely to end in agreement, official tells 'Post'

The Israeli official who spoke to the Post stated that they believed that Trump’s 60-day deadline to reach an agreement would eventually be extended.

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

State Comptroller requests IDF, Military Defense provide documents regarding Oct. 7 massacre

The consequences of handing over these documents could be significant for those tasked with transferring them, prompting them to hire top-tier legal counsel.

 IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, January 4, 2023.

Israel Katz runs head first into new IDF chief Eyal Zamir in new public clash – analysis

Israel Katz made a misstep by publicly advocating to fire the IDF's military attorney-general.

(L-R): IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Defense Minister Israel Katz, new Defense Ministry director-general Amir Baram seen in Jerusalem, March 24, 2025

'Fratricidal discourse': The Shin Bet standoff puts Israel's democracy in a bind - opinion

How Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's firing of Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head Ronen Bar kicked off a clash between Israel's security and political spheres.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

'No choice but to commend Hamas for deceiving us, ' former IDF chief recorded saying

The recording was published after Halevi ended his position as Chief of Staff for the IDF earlier this month and was replaced by Eyal Zamir.

 Former IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi.

Zamir establishes team to review investigation into October 7 security failures

The IDF will review the results and quality of previous investigations and decide whether they are sufficient or require further review.

 IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir and predecessor Herzi Halevi visit the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, on March 5, 2025

IDF leak scandal: Halevi accused of inaction as Smotrich got intel - report

The IDF knew about leaks to Smotrich during the war, but then-Chief of Staff Halevi failed to act, fearing political fallout, according to a report by KAN News.

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference with bereaved families in the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on January 8, 2023.

IDF plans to summon 14,000 haredim, expects shortfall in 2025 draft goals

The IDF said it expects to miss its 2025 goal of 4,800 recruits by 1,800.

 ULTRA-ORTHODOX men protest against the haredi draft, in Jerusalem last week.

Zamir appoints Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin as new military spox., replacing Hagari

Defrin beat out Col. Beni Aharon, who had been a key tank brigade commander during the Gaza war, for the post.

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin releases a video message to the public amid tensions with Iran, Febrary 27, 2026

How a massacre happened: How three top IDF officials failed to prevent Hamas's attack - analysis

Three IDF officials are uniquely responsible for the last-minute decisions they made once there was evidence of a potential imminent attack.

 An image of former IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (L); IDF Southern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Yaron Finkelman; and IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva, set to a backdrop of Gazans invading Israel on October 7, 2023.