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Protesters hold a banner calling for sanctions to be placed on Israel during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza amid fears of starvation in the war-torn territory outside Downing Street in London on July 29, 2025. (JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
August 1, 2025, 9:28 am
Failing on the 8th front: The mounting cost of Israel’s dysfunctional public diplomacy
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
By Nava Freiberg
Incoming IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin speaks at a handover ceremony at an army base in Tel Aviv, March 27, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
March 27, 2025, 8:34 pm
Entering role, new IDF spokesman Effie Defrin seeks to bolster trust in army
Popular outgoing spokesman Hagari says public trust ‘is most important asset’; urges ‘all parts of society’ to enlist, in comments aimed at ultra-Orthodox
By Emanuel Fabian
Demonstrators call for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip at a protest outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, October 17, 2024, hours after Israel confirmed the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
October 19, 2024, 8:50 pm
Hostages’ families shaken as false rumors of rescue spread online
‘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
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers operate in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip in an undated photo released by the military on January 30, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
February 2, 2024, 2:42 pm
IDF: 82% of soldiers treated for mental health since Oct. 7 are returning to duty
Military’s mental health system checks some 3,000 troops, says returning to army prevents development of long-term disorders
By Renee Ghert-Zand and ToI Staff
IDF tanks secure the area while Palestinians fleeing from combat areas in Khan Younis to Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, January 26, 2024. (Atia Mohammed/Flash90)
January 27, 2024, 6:55 pm
Masses evacuate Khan Younis as IDF says many gunmen killed in city
Army releases footage in which evacuating Gazans are seen chanting ‘Down with Hamas’; alleges the terror group is blocking evacuation ‘using threats and violence’
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
IDF forces operate in the Gaza Strip, in a handout photo released on December 26, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
December 28, 2023, 3:48 pm
Ichilov hospital confirms soldier badly injured in Gaza died of severe fungal infection
IDF, by contrast, says cause of death still under investigation; infectious disease experts say there is no public health worry
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Israeli army spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari shows the press a graphic of alleged rocket launches near al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza at a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023. (GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP)
November 19, 2023, 6:33 pm
From shadows to limelight: Special forces vet becomes face of IDF war effort in Gaza
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
By Sophie MAKRIS
A field of fire during clashes between Palestinians and settlers near the Palestinian village of Qusra in the West Bank on June 22, 2023. (Flash90)
June 22, 2023, 8:19 pm
IDF spokesman slams settler riots that ‘create terror’; far-right MK: It was a protest
MK Simcha Rothman compares rioters in Turmus Ayya to demonstrators against judicial overhaul
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: A soldier from the IDF's Military Intelligence Directorate works at a computer. (Israel Defense Forces)
March 22, 2023, 12:31 pm
IDF admits psychological warfare attempt targeting Israeli citizens
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’
By Ash Obel
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the head of naval operations, and the incoming IDF spokesman, is seen in an official undated potrait (Israel Defense Forces)
January 5, 2023, 6:11 pm
Senior Navy officer Daniel Hagari tapped as IDF spokesperson
Rear admiral most recently served as chief of naval operations, will replace Ran Kochav in the coming months
By Emanuel Fabian
From left, incoming IDF Spokesperson Ran Kochav, head of IDF Operations Aharon Haliva, outgoing IDF Spokesperson Hidai Zilberman salute during a ceremony at the IDF Spokesperson's Unit's headquarters in northern Tel Aviv on June 6, 2021. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 6, 2021, 10:24 pm
Entering position, new IDF spokesman vows to remain truthful
Head of Operations defends military’s actions in Gaza, says it called off missiles in mid-air due to concerns over casualties
By Judah Ari Gross
Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav, commander of the Israel Air Force's Air Defenses, speaks at a conference in Rishon Lezion on December 2, 2019. (Flash90)
April 2, 2021, 12:27 pm
Air defense chief Ran Kochav tapped as next IDF spokesperson
Current flak, Hidai Zilberman, to become Israel’s defense attaché in US, promoted to major general
By Judah Ari Gross
Incoming IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Hidai Zilberman speaks at a ceremony in which he took over for outgoing spokesman Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis on September 15, 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 13, 2020, 3:56 pm
After lengthy battle, IDF admits ToI reporter to military correspondents’ group
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
By ToI Staff
Incoming IDF Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Hidai Zilberman speaks at a ceremony in which he took over for outgoing spokesman Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis on September 15, 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 16, 2019, 12:43 am
Brig. Gen. Hidai Zilberman replaces Ronen Manelis as IDF spokesperson
Ceremony had been postponed due to fears of Hezbollah attack; previous candidate bowed out amid controversy over role in corruption probe
By Judah Ari Gross
From left, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, outgoing IDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Moti Almoz, incoming spokesperson Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot raise a toast at a ceremony in which Manelis officially entered his position, at the army's Tel Aviv headquarters on May 18, 2017. (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
September 3, 2019, 3:18 pm
In shakeup, IDF to establish new criteria for military correspondents
Army spokesman’s decision follows Times of Israel petition to High Court of Justice over preferential treatment of other news outlets
By ToI Staff
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