Herzi Halevi

No contact for hours: Behind Netanyahu, IDF's failure to stop Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre - exclusive

Enmity between the prime minister, defense minister, and the IDF chief prevented communication for hours as Hamas was murdering 1200 and kidnapping hundreds in the early hours of Oct. 7.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 9, 2026

Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation

Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 18, 2024.

Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028


IDF's failure to understand Hamas is why terror group hasn't surrendered, Likud MK says

Halevi also said that IDF soldiers are too focused on political considerations to be making the correct military decisions.

 Children look out of a building as Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard on the day of the handover of hostages, including those held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, February 22, 2025.

PM reveals ousting of top officials to advance controversial haredi military service bill

"Everyone must serve: Secular, religious, and haredim," Gallant said in response.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf seen in Jerusalem, September 27, 2023

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.