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Katz locks horns with IDF chief, again, in apparent bid to reshape military’s top brass

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:33:48 +0000

Defense minister has been accused of 'politicizing' army by taking control of appointments; Zamir concedes some nominations, is now waiting for approval of next Navy and IAF chiefs

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Before Oct. 7, IDF probe shows, Hamas duped Israel into thinking it did not pose a major threat

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:00:33 +0000

Military's perceptions of terror group led it to believe tunnel capabilities had been degraded, Hamas was not interested in major war and border fence would thwart any attack

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Halevi slams right-wing efforts to pressure IDF over promotion of top generals

Mon, 08 May 2023 17:28:56 +0000

After controversial officer again not advanced, and subsequent outrage, military chief says introducing 'foreign considerations' into appointments is 'unacceptable, even dangerous'

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Contentious general once again left out of new IDF promotions

Wed, 03 May 2023 12:43:18 +0000

Military announces shuffle in General Staff, with Southern Command chief taking over Iran affairs; Ofer Winter said expected to quit after being snubbed again

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200 more pilots to skip weekly training flight over PM’s refusal to halt overhaul

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:02:35 +0000

Organizers say Netanyahu's vow to enact law to control judicial appointments next week was breaking point for many in the IAF who hadn't already joined protest

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IDF chief said to warn PM of deepening military crisis if judicial overhaul approved

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:59:13 +0000

Halevi, Netanyahu meet in Jerusalem for routine security briefing, during which military leader reportedly conveys worries over deepening upheaval

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As more reservists refuse to serve, IDF said seeing drop in troops reporting for duty

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:53:43 +0000

Multiple new letters Wednesday by soldiers from air force, armored corps, infantry and more warn government of consequences of judicial overhaul

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Protesting reservists threaten mass refusal to serve over judiciary shakeup

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:46:19 +0000

Organizers of group representing reserve soldiers say they are beginning to sign thousands on declaration to not show up for duty if overhaul bills are passed

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IDF top brass said to warn reservist no-shows could impact readiness within a month

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:17:21 +0000

Members of the General Staff reportedly expect significant jump in number of former soldiers who refuse duty if government's judicial overhaul continues apace

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IDF to hold massive exercise this summer, simulating full-scale, multi-front war

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:51:35 +0000

Exact timing and nature of the drill will depend on coronavirus restrictions, but it's due to include entire army and other government bodies, in apparent message to Iran

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Southern Command head Halevi tapped to be next IDF deputy chief of staff

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:15:46 +0000

Former Military Intelligence commander beats out Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick of the Ground Forces for the position

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IDF chief taps new head for embattled Ground Forces

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:01:23 +0000

In first round of appointments since beginning his tenure, Aviv Kohavi names new head of Northern Command, defense attache to US and commander of military colleges

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Deriding Bennett, Netanyahu says IDF soldiers ‘are not afraid of anyone’

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:09:09 +0000

PM hits back at Jewish Home head's claim that army’s Military Advocate General prevents soldiers from carrying out their fighting duties

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IDF clears troops in massive deadly bombardment during 2014 Gaza war

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:10:01 +0000

Army's top lawyer determines that the 72 civilians killed in offensive after capture of soldier were not deliberately targeted and officers worked to prevent deaths of bystanders

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IDF promotes its first openly gay major general, Sharon Afek

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:46:45 +0000

The army's top lawyer receives higher rank in light of international law's growing importance in modern warfare, military says

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