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.
Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation
Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks
New Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028
IDF chief of staff: 'The responsibility for October 7 failings is mine'
"I believe that an organization or a person who cannot stand up and face failure will find it very difficult to improve," he said.
What will IDF's October 7 probes discover on Israel's severe intelligence failures?
IDF thought Hamas no longer interested in all-out war • Intelligence officer's 'Walls of Jericho' warnings dismissed by chiefs
IDF set to present October 7 probes: Here is what to expect from the military's investigations
According to the IDF, controversially, Halevi will not lay specific blame publicly on individual officers in the written reports.
What will IDF's October 7 probes discover about Israel's Gaza defense policies?
The probes are expected to find that the military had an over-reliance for security visa vise Gaza on its multi-billion dollar, ultra hi-tech border fence.
Probing the night before: IDF investigations to shed light on October 7 massacre
IDF's intel unit flagged unusual activity hours before attacks began • Why did the Air Force react slowly on morning of October 7?
October 7 massacre investigations: IDF to present probes in late February
According to the IDF, controversially, Halevi will not lay specific blame publicly on individual officers in the written reports.
Israeli government finalizes appointment of Eyal Zamir as new IDF chief
Zamir is somewhat unusual for an IDF chief given that his military background is in tank command, but his top posts in the later years of his resume made him a favorite from the start of the race.
IDF chief Halevi to fly to US for first and only visit of term
The fact that he has never visited as IDF chief also explains why Halevi's trip is a full three days, whereas typically, such a trip might only be one or two days.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi apologizes to released female observers for their time in Gaza
IDF will investigate everything that happened at the outpost on October 7, Halevi said, and told the observers that he wishes for them to participate in the investigation.
Israeli gov't committee approves Eyal Zamir as next IDF chief
Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, but that pick was made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.
