The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-chief-of-staff/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:44:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png IDF chief of staff | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-chief-of-staff/ 32 32 Netanyahu says he told Trump to ‘tighten the siege’ on Iran ahead of fresh sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-says-he-told-trump-to-tighten-the-siege-on-iran-ahead-of-fresh-sanctions/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:27:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3885899 PM says he pushed for economic pressure during July meeting; Trump hails campaign, says 'big victory' coming soon; Tehran claims measures will fail, Hormuz still under its control

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]]> Katz tries to walk back on-air removal of top general, as opposition, allies call to oust Katz https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-tries-to-walk-back-on-air-removal-of-top-general-as-opposition-allies-call-to-oust-katz/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:38:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3872789 Lawmakers, former generals, settlement leaders decry defense minister's live TV replacement of Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth; IDF said freezing senior appointments until elections

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]]> AG urges High Court to strike down law freezing arrest of Haredi draft dodgers https://www.timesofisrael.com/ag-urges-high-court-to-strike-down-law-freezing-arrest-of-haredi-draft-dodgers/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:00:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3867681&preview=true&preview_id=3867681 Gali Baharav-Miara, representing the state, says law is 'discriminatory' and 'an extreme and clear case of harmful legislation that does not meet legal standards'

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]]> Smotrich: Israel should embrace Gaza ‘occupation’; IDF won’t leave even for hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-israel-should-embrace-gaza-occupation-idf-wont-leave-even-for-hostages/ Mon, 05 May 2025 14:02:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3542041 Hostage Families Forum says government 'choosing territory over hostages'; opposition chiefs say occupying Gaza will 'cost us in blood,' soldiers being sent to die over politics

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]]> Report: New IDF chief tells families of hostage soldiers they are his top priority https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-new-idf-chief-tells-families-of-hostage-soldiers-they-are-his-top-priority/ Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:55:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3498401&preview=true&preview_id=3498401 Relatives tells Eyal Zamir they feel they can rely more on foreign governments than Jerusalem to bring back loved ones

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]]> In 1st moves as IDF chief, Zamir orders recheck of Oct. 7 probes, dissolves Iran unit https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-1st-moves-as-idf-chief-zamir-orders-recheck-of-oct-7-probes-dissolving-iran-unit/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:39:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3496962 New chief of staff appoints new chiefs of Southern Command, Operations Directorate; announces formation of new tank brigade; will place photos of hostages in office until all home

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]]> Eyal Zamir takes over from Herzi Halevi as IDF chief, vows victory over Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyal-zamir-takes-over-from-herzi-halevi-as-idf-chief-vows-victory-over-hamas/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:51:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3496410 In parting speech, outgoing military chief of staff calls for state commission of inquiry into October 7; successor says he will do everything to bring home remaining hostages

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]]> Cabinet confirms Eyal Zamir as Israeli army’s 24th chief of staff https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-confirms-eyal-zamir-as-israeli-armys-24th-chief-of-staff/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:02:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3483940&preview=true&preview_id=3483940 Former director of Defense Ministry will take over from Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who is resigning on March 5 over IDF's October 7 failures

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]]> Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai tapped as next IDF deputy chief of staff under Eyal Zamir https://www.timesofisrael.com/maj-gen-tamir-yadai-tapped-as-next-idf-deputy-chief-of-staff-under-zamir/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:46:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3482377 Yadai, a former Golani commander, has served in three top roles already; will replace Maj. Gen. Amir Baram at end of month

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]]> Vetting panel okays Eyal Zamir as next IDF chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/vetting-panel-okays-eyal-zamir-as-next-idf-chief/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:07:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3480982&preview=true&preview_id=3480982 Cabinet still to vote on appointment; Zamir, former director of Defense Ministry, will take over for Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, who is resigning over Oct. 7 failures

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]]> Eyal Zamir named next IDF chief, set to take over from Herzi Halevi in March https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyal-zamir-named-next-idf-chief-set-to-take-over-from-herzi-halevi-in-march/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:23:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3473213 Halevi ending term early over Oct. 7 failures; former general to leave post as Defense Ministry director general to become 24th chief of staff, first from Armored Corps

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]]> After Halevi’s resignation, Katz names 3 generals as candidates for next IDF chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-halevis-resignation-katz-names-3-generals-as-candidates-for-next-idf-chief/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:19:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3465495 Major generals Amir Baram, Eyal Zamir, Tamir Yadai to be interviewed by defense minister starting next week

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]]> IDF deputy chief of staff requests to step down, indicates he hopes to succeed Halevi https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-deputy-chief-of-staff-requests-to-step-down-indicates-he-hopes-to-succeed-halevi/ Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:56:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3457129 Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, who extended tenure amid war, appears to criticize the military head in a letter leaked to the media; move seen as opening salvo in race to be next IDF chief

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]]> Gallant said to slam Smotrich for attacks on IDF chief: ‘You are harming security’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-said-to-slam-smotrich-for-attacks-on-idf-chief-you-are-harming-security/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3247757&preview=true&preview_id=3247757 Defense minister reportedly responds to finance minister's attempts to thwart Halevi from making senior IDF appointments; FM Katz: 'The cabinet is not intervening'

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]]> Daily Briefing Aug 15: Why the PM won’t speak up for top IDF brass but will for women https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-aug-15-why-the-pm-wont-speak-up-for-top-idf-brass-but-will-for-women/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:50:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072657&preview=true&preview_id=3072657 Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur dive into the increasing tensions between Netanyahu and IDF officials; why gender segregation is on the rise

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