IDF chief
Coverage of IDF chief in the Nexus archive.
- PM, IDF chief stress Israel’s readiness to return to war with Iran amid fresh fighting
The Israeli Prime Minister and IDF chief emphasized Israel's readiness to resume war with Iran amid recent clashes. Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated Israel is prepared to 'regain air superiority,' while Washington is reportedly unwilling to support Israel's re-entry into the conflict.
- Daily Briefing July 5 – IDF chief’s plea for more troops collides with Haredi anti-draft push
IDF chief's request for additional troops faces opposition from Haredi anti-draft efforts. Limited clashes occurred with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and another October 7 terrorist was targeted in Gaza. Eyal Zamir made pointed remarks on the situation.
- IDF chief says soldiers must be priority after Basic Law on Torah study advances
The IDF chief warns of a military personnel shortage and urges extending mandatory service after a bill to protect Haredi draft evaders passed its first reading in the Knesset. A senior military officer emphasized soldiers must be prioritized amid concerns over the new Basic Law on Torah study.
- IDF chief says military needs ‘every male and female combat soldier’
The IDF chief emphasized the military's need for all male and female combat soldiers. Netanyahu faced mixed reactions at a military ceremony, praising wartime achievements and stating troops will remain in southern Lebanon 'for as long as necessary'.
- IDF chief stresses men and women won’t serve in same tanks as part of pilot program
IDF chief confirms men and women will not serve in the same tanks under a pilot program, following yeshiva rabbis' refusal to send students to the Armored Corps due to integration concerns. The IDF maintains a separate framework for women's service.
- Netanyahu poaches top Katz aide Markizeno as his new military secretary
Netanyahu appoints Markizeno, a top aide to Katz, as his new military secretary. The IDF chief fills a 6-month vacancy by naming a new defense attaché to the US, and Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram will lead the Operations Division following a senior officer's sudden departure.
- IDF chief formally dismisses ex-military advocate general over Sde Teiman scandal
IDF chief formally dismissed ex-military advocate general Tomer-Yerushalmi over the Sde Teiman scandal. The army cited the 'severity of the alleged acts' as the reason for the ouster, with Tomer-Yerushalmi admitting to leaking a video of purported abuse of a Gazan detainee and currently under police investigation.
- Right-wing activists protest outside IDF chief’s house, said to call him ‘traitor’
Right-wing activists protested outside the home of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) chief, accusing him of being a 'traitor' over the jailing of a soldier who wore an unauthorized 'Messiah' patch on his combat uniform. Opposition figures have criticized the government for the soldier's imprisonment.