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.

A Dutch Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter takes part in a combat display during a press day for the military exercise Aurora 26 at the Revingehed training field outside Lund in Skane, Southern Sweden on April 29, 2026.
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IDF chief Eyal Zamir's battle against indiscipline is essential to Israel’s war effort - opinion

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Netanyahu was mistaken to appoint Zamir as IDF chief, officials close to PM claim - KAN

Record producer David Foster, left, and entertainment executive Haim Saban speak onstage at Friends of The Israel Defense Forces Western Region Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2018.

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.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

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.

 Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi in front of an Israeli flag (illustrative).

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

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi praises the bravery of troops fighting in Lebanon, October 3, 2024.

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...

 Col. Shlomi Binder

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.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi

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.

 IDF soldiers take part in the Beyond the Horizon drill that caps off the month-long Chariots of Fire.

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."

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attend a Passover celebration on Tuesday April 4, 2023.

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 soldiers practice evacuating injured soldiers during a 2022 winter military drill.

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).

 IDF troops operate at the scene of a terror attack in Kiryat Arba, October 29, 2022.

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.

 BLUE AND WHITE chairman Benny Gantz holds a meeting with then-faction leaders Yair Lapid, Moshe Ya’alon and Gabi Ashkenazi, in the Knesset, 2019.