Herzi Halevi

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

According to the released schedule, Netanyahu spoke with Gallant during his drive to the Kirya between 7:30 a.m. and 8:22 a.m., when he was told that there was "no clear situational picture."

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.
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

 Lt.- Gen. Herzi Halevi makes remarks from the Gaza border.

Fmr. IDF chief Herzi Halevi, the tragic unsung hero I know - comment

 Israel Air Force fighter jet F-15, at the Tel Nor airforce base. January 01, 2024.

Two Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN


In first, IDF chief Eyal Zamir punishes commanders, generals for October 7 failures

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir "expelled" three ex-high command members who had already resigned, and IDF Intel Chief Shlomi Binder recieved leniency.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, June 19, 2025.

How blocking earlier Oct. 7 probes delayed, weakened IDF taking responsibility - analysis

If detailed probes into military failures surrounding October 7 had been conducted earlier, conclusions drawn may have been harsher, and more individuals may have been held accountable.

 The aftermath of Hamas's Nova music festival massacre in Re'im, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023. Picture taken November 2, 2023

New IDF probe reveals failures in five Oct. 7 investigations, which need to be redone

Zamir called for a wider inquiry into all of the government and defense bodies involved in Israel's national security, leading up to and on October 7.

Houses in kibbutz Nir Oz, where residents where takedn hostage and later on murdered by Hamas terrorists in the October 7 massacre, southern Israel. September 30, 2025.

'IDF is covering up the investigations,' IDF Brig.-Gen in charge of Nova probe accuses Halevi

Brig.-Gen. Oren Solomon called the IDF's investigation on October 7 a "national scandal," and an "attempt at a cover-up."

IDF Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Solomon speaks to media at the Nova festival site. Solomon served as a combat operations officer in the Gaza Division and led the division’s October 7 debriefings. October 8, 2025.

'There is dialogue for new peace agreements,' Mossad's Barnea said in security meeting

The comments were made during the Security Cabinet's meeting on Thursday, in which the ceasefire agreement was approved.

Mossad chief David Barnea attends a Conference of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), in Tel Aviv, on February 25, 2025.

Israeli-American charged with spying for Iran, documenting Israeli officials' homes

Yaakov Perl lived in Morocco for several years, and was affiliated with the Satmar Hassidic sect, who believe that the existence of the State of Israel contradicts religious principles.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Herzi Halevi admits Gaza war has not been gentle so far, latest phase won't be either - analysis

Ex-IDF chief Herzi Halevi admitted over 200,000 Gazans were harmed in the war, saying the fighting “has not been gentle.”

 Then-IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi seen in the Gaza Strip, June 16, 2024.

Former IDF chief addressed residents of southern moshav on military shortcomings, Doha strike

Halevi gave a presentation to Israeli residents in the moshav, discussing Israel's strike on Qatar and the aftermath of October 7.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.

Hostages still held in Gaza have been there 700 days too long - editorial

Let them go, and end this war with purpose. Let our people come home and turn the page from endless campaigning to responsible resolutions, now.

Thousands march towards Paris Square in Jerusalem in support of the families of the hostages, September 6, 2025

Netanyahu rejected former IDF chief Halevi's ceasefire plan to free all Gaza hostages - KAN

Sources told KAN that Halevi had tried to push for a one-time deal to end the war and free the hostages, believing it would be easier to fight Hamas without hostages in the Gaza Strip.

 IDF Chief-of-Staff Herzi Halevi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu monitor an attack on Yemen, December 26, 2024