The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-spokesperson/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:25:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png IDF Spokesperson | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/idf-spokesperson/ 32 32 Failing on the 8th front: The mounting cost of Israel’s dysfunctional public diplomacy https://www.timesofisrael.com/failing-on-the-8th-front-the-mounting-cost-of-israels-dysfunctional-public-diplomacy/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:28:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608859 As shocking images from Gaza shape global outrage and turn allies cold, officials say they are working to improve Israel's messaging — but the effort remains leaderless and disjointed

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]]> Entering role, new IDF spokesman Effie Defrin seeks to bolster trust in army https://www.timesofisrael.com/entering-role-new-idf-spokesman-effie-defrin-seeks-to-bolster-trust-in-army/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:34:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3512342 Popular outgoing spokesman Hagari says public trust ‘is most important asset’; urges ‘all parts of society’ to enlist, in comments aimed at ultra-Orthodox

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]]> Hostages’ families shaken as false rumors of rescue spread online https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostages-families-shaken-as-false-rumors-of-rescue-spread-online/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:50:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3400509 'We all took anxiety pills,' says mother of one hostage; police detain suspect behind misinformation clip, as IDF makes multiple appeals to the public to avoid spreading fake news

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]]> IDF: 82% of soldiers treated for mental health since Oct. 7 are returning to duty https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-82-of-soldiers-treated-for-mental-health-since-oct-7-are-returning-to-duty/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:42:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3215147 Military's mental health system checks some 3,000 troops, says returning to army prevents development of long-term disorders

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]]> Masses evacuate Khan Younis as IDF says many gunmen killed in city https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-evacuate-khan-younis-as-idf-says-many-gunmen-killed-in-city/ Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:55:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3210628 Army releases footage in which evacuating Gazans are seen chanting 'Down with Hamas'; alleges the terror group is blocking evacuation 'using threats and violence'

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]]> Ichilov hospital confirms soldier badly injured in Gaza died of severe fungal infection https://www.timesofisrael.com/ichilov-hospital-confirms-soldier-badly-injured-in-gaza-died-of-severe-fungal-infection/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:48:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3187801 IDF, by contrast, says cause of death still under investigation; infectious disease experts say there is no public health worry

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]]> From shadows to limelight: Special forces vet becomes face of IDF war effort in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-shadows-to-limelight-special-forces-vet-becomes-face-of-idf-war-effort-in-gaza/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:33:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3157592 Daniel Hagari has earned high levels of trust from Israelis for keeping them abreast of offensive in Strip, 'filling a void' and reassuring a public traumatized by Oct. 7 horrors

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]]> IDF spokesman slams settler riots that ‘create terror’; far-right MK: It was a protest https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-spokesman-slams-settler-riots-that-create-terror-far-right-mk-it-was-a-protest/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:19:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3038565 MK Simcha Rothman compares rioters in Turmus Ayya to demonstrators against judicial overhaul

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]]> IDF admits psychological warfare attempt targeting Israeli citizens https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-admits-psychological-warfare-attempt-against-israeli-citizens/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:31:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2980642 Opening fake social media accounts and leveraging existing ones, IDF Spokesperson's Unit sought to foster public positivity toward 2021 Gaza operation; IDF acknowledges 'error'

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]]> Senior Navy officer Daniel Hagari tapped as IDF spokesperson https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-navy-officer-daniel-hagari-tapped-as-idf-spokesperson/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:11:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2918032&preview=true&preview_id=2918032 Rear admiral most recently served as chief of naval operations, will replace Ran Kochav in the coming months

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]]> Entering position, new IDF spokesman vows to remain truthful https://www.timesofisrael.com/entering-position-new-idf-spokesman-vows-to-remain-truthful/ Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:24:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2559477&preview=true&preview_id=2559477 Head of Operations defends military's actions in Gaza, says it called off missiles in mid-air due to concerns over casualties

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]]> Air defense chief Ran Kochav tapped as next IDF spokesperson https://www.timesofisrael.com/air-defense-chief-ran-kochav-tapped-as-next-idf-spokesperson/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:27:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2517444 Current flak, Hidai Zilberman, to become Israel's defense attaché in US, promoted to major general

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]]> After lengthy battle, IDF admits ToI reporter to military correspondents’ group https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-lengthy-battle-idf-admits-toi-reporter-to-military-correspondents-group/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 13:56:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2219838&preview=true&preview_id=2219838 IDF Spokesperson sets clear criteria for defense reporters following Times of Israel petition to High Court of Justice over preferential treatment given to other news outlets

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]]> Brig. Gen. Hidai Zilberman replaces Ronen Manelis as IDF spokesperson https://www.timesofisrael.com/brig-gen-hidai-zilberman-replaces-ronen-manelis-as-idf-spokesperson/ Sun, 15 Sep 2019 21:43:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2148912&preview=true&preview_id=2148912 Ceremony had been postponed due to fears of Hezbollah attack; previous candidate bowed out amid controversy over role in corruption probe

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]]> In shakeup, IDF to establish new criteria for military correspondents https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-shakeup-idf-to-establish-new-criteria-for-military-correspondents/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:18:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2141398&preview=true&preview_id=2141398 Army spokesman's decision follows Times of Israel petition to High Court of Justice over preferential treatment of other news outlets

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