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February 27, 2025, 7:00 pm
Before Oct. 7, IDF probe shows, Hamas duped Israel into thinking it did not pose a major threat
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
By
Emanuel Fabian
May 8, 2023, 8:28 pm
Halevi slams right-wing efforts to pressure IDF over promotion of top generals
After controversial officer again not advanced, and subsequent outrage, military chief says introducing ‘foreign considerations’ into appointments is ‘unacceptable, even dangerous’
By
Emanuel Fabian
May 3, 2023, 3:43 pm
Contentious general once again left out of new IDF promotions
Military announces shuffle in General Staff, with Southern Command chief taking over Iran affairs; Ofer Winter said expected to quit after being snubbed again
By
Emanuel Fabian
March 24, 2023, 6:02 pm
200 more pilots to skip weekly training flight over PM’s refusal to halt overhaul
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
By
ToI Staff
March 23, 2023, 5:59 am
IDF chief said to warn PM of deepening military crisis if judicial overhaul approved
Halevi, Netanyahu meet in Jerusalem for routine security briefing, during which military leader reportedly conveys worries over deepening upheaval
By
ToI Staff
March 22, 2023, 11:53 pm
As more reservists refuse to serve, IDF said seeing drop in troops reporting for duty
Multiple new letters Wednesday by soldiers from air force, armored corps, infantry and more warn government of consequences of judicial overhaul
By
ToI Staff
March 21, 2023, 6:46 pm
Protesting reservists threaten mass refusal to serve over judiciary shakeup
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
By
Emanuel Fabian
March 21, 2023, 11:17 am
IDF top brass said to warn reservist no-shows could impact readiness within a month
Members of the General Staff reportedly expect significant jump in number of former soldiers who refuse duty if government’s judicial overhaul continues apace
By
ToI Staff
January 20, 2021, 9:51 pm
IDF to hold massive exercise this summer, simulating full-scale, multi-front war
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
By
Judah Ari Gross
November 16, 2020, 11:15 pm
Southern Command head Halevi tapped to be next IDF deputy chief of staff
Former Military Intelligence commander beats out Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick of the Ground Forces for the position
By
Judah Ari Gross
February 17, 2019, 11:01 pm
IDF chief taps new head for embattled Ground Forces
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
By
Judah Ari Gross
November 19, 2018, 5:09 pm
Deriding Bennett, Netanyahu says IDF soldiers ‘are not afraid of anyone’
PM hits back at Jewish Home head’s claim that army’s Military Advocate General prevents soldiers from carrying out their fighting duties
By
Raoul Wootliff
August 15, 2018, 8:10 pm
IDF clears troops in massive deadly bombardment during 2014 Gaza war
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
By
Judah Ari Gross
July 12, 2018, 4:46 pm
IDF promotes its first openly gay major general, Sharon Afek
The army’s top lawyer receives higher rank in light of international law’s growing importance in modern warfare, military says
By
Judah Ari Gross
May 3, 2018, 9:55 pm
IDF’s top lawyer to become first openly gay major general
Military Advocate General Sharon Afek will be promoted in light of international law’s growing importance in warfare
By
Judah Ari Gross
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