Herzi Halevi

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.
 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.

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

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

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

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

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


Zamir delays Oct. 7 follow-up report after fight with PM over Gaza War, appointments

The report was prepared to assess the quality of the investigations and identify the key lessons to be learned from them. 

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir in Tulkarm, in the West Bank, August 22, 2025.

IDF Public Defender disapproves of Comptroller's Office October 7 probe

IDF public defender remains steadfast in assertion that State Comptroller's Office should stay within its jurisdiction and not be allowed to carry out investigation.

 State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman (illustrative)

State Comptroller set to meet with Netanyahu, Gallant, former military chiefs for probes

“The October 7 massacre was the worst failure in Israel’s history - and all of the different official leadership capacities share in that responsibility and blame,” said Englman.

An illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, then-defense minister Yoav Gallant and State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman.

Ex-IDF chief Halevi slams Mossad chief: 'Takes credit for IDF-led operations' - report

In meetings, Halevi reportedly criticized Barnea’s performance, particularly during the 12-Day War against Iran. 

 Responsible: IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi

Israel's security elite want end of Gaza war in two-three weeks, sources tell 'Post' - analysis

While Israel may also get some improved terms in negotiations with Hamas, the most important elements here are: IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, Trump, and the 12-day Iran war.

 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

Israel's historic attack on Iran: A detailed breakdown of the 14-month build-up - explainer

The first direct exchange between the sides in April 2024 set the stage for the current regional war.

 INTERCEPTION of an Iranian missile attack on Israel, June 16.

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