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IDF Brig. Gen. Tal Kalman (center) is promoted to the rank of major general on June 18, 2020. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 18, 2020, 9:09 pm
Ex-fighter pilot tasked with leading Iran fight promoted to major general
Second officer, Brig. Gen. Tomer Bar, also goes up in rank as he takes over newly restructured position focused on developing new fighting techniques
By Judah Ari Gross
Then-chief of staff of the Israeli Air Force, Brig.-Gen. Tal Kalman, discusses the changing threats against Israel during the Fisher Institute for Air and Space Strategic Studies' annual conference in Tel Aviv's Hilton Hotel on April 3, 2016. (The Fisher Institute)
February 25, 2020, 10:55 pm
Ex-fighter pilot tapped to lead fight against Iran with new General Staff role
Another air force officer also slated to command newly formed Force Design Directorate, as military announces fresh appointments
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: IDF troops near the Israel-Syria border, in the Golan Heights on January 3, 2020. (Basel Awidat/Flash90)
February 18, 2020, 5:35 pm
In shakeup, IDF to create new general position to counter Iran
Chief of Staff Kohavi to restructure Planning Directorate into department focused on developing and rolling out new combat doctrines
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative. Israeli soldiers from the Lotar counter-terrorism unit take part in a training session in the Adam military base near Modiin on July 22, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 13, 2020, 5:24 pm
The IDF’s new plan: From ‘Waze of War’ to a general charged with countering Iran
Multiyear Momentum Plan is designed to create a deadlier, more integrated military, though lack of government makes money an issue
By Judah Ari Gross
Soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces' new Faran Brigade, which will defend the Egyptian-Israeli border, take part in a training exercise in southern Israel in November 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 26, 2020, 3:16 pm
Bennett okays IDF’s multi-year plan, but funding unclear
Defense minister says Momentum Plan will make military ‘more flexible, intelligent and lethal,’ though he declines to comment on how he’ll pay for it
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi addresses a group of Kfir Brigade soldiers stationed at the Gaza border on January 22, 2020. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 22, 2020, 7:46 pm
IDF announces plans to turn Kfir Brigade into ‘superior’ infantry force
Military says move, which would put the unit on par with other infantry brigades, is part of multi-year Momentum Plan to improve army
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF chief of staff Aviv Kohavi holds a meeting around a camp fire with senior Air Force officers on October 23, 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 24, 2019, 7:07 pm
IDF unveils ‘Momentum Plan’ to make it deadlier and faster, if it can pay for it
Army chief intends to spend large sums to outfit troops with better gear and improve air defenses in order to deal a powerful blow to Israel’s enemies before they can hit back
By Judah Ari Gross
Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi (2nd-L) speaks with soldiers taking part in a snap drill at the Tzeelim base in southern Israel simulating a future military conflict in the Gaza Strip, February 26, 2019. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 18, 2019, 10:31 am
‘Readiness and Change’: Kohavi reveals his expensive plans for the IDF
Three months into his term, army chief proposes multi-year program for improving the military, including greater use of artificial intelligence and merging combat units
By Judah Ari Gross
Defense Ministry Ombudsman Maj. Gen. (res.) Yitzhak Brick at a Knesset State Control Committee meeting in the Knesset, on December 12, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 26, 2018, 7:59 pm
Ombudsman claims public will pay heavy price for ‘cover-up’ of army preparedness
Defense Ministry’s Maj. Gen. (res.) Yitzhak Brick rejects assessments by Knesset, army panels that IDF prepared for war, calls for establishment of new independent committee
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Soldiers from the IDF Commando Brigade take part in a large-scale training exercise in November 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
December 26, 2018, 7:37 am
Backing Knesset committee, IDF comptroller says army in best shape in years
Report notes there are still a number of problems and that improvements must be made to ground forces, but rejects ombudsman’s repeated claims that military is unprepared for war
By ToI Staff
IDF soldiers seen near tanks at an army base near the border with the Gaza Strip, May 30, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 19, 2018, 8:31 pm
Knesset report finds IDF’s readiness has ‘significantly improved’ since 2014 war
Investigating ombudsman’s repeated claims of woeful state of preparedness for combat, MKs find problems exist, but rules army is in overall good shape
By ToI Staff
IDF Ombudsman Yitzhak Brick poses with a copy of his annual report on May 28, 2017. (Defense Ministry)
November 21, 2018, 10:20 pm
Ombudsman fires fresh salvo in ongoing battle over IDF’s readiness for war
In letter to Knesset committee, Maj. Gen. (res) Brick says officers are ‘afraid’ to speak truthfully about military’s preparedness
By Judah Ari Gross
IDF Ombudsman Yitzhak Brick poses with a copy of his annual report on May 28, 2017. (Defense Ministry)
October 4, 2018, 1:04 pm
IDF, ombudsman again trade blows over army’s readiness for war
Chief complaints officer Brick says military unfit for combat, needs outside investigation; IDF calls his criticisms ‘improper and off-base’
By Judah Ari Gross
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets with senior IDF officers during an exercise simulating warfare in the Gaza Strip on July 17, 2018. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
October 3, 2018, 6:57 am
Defense minister backs IDF in squabble over preparedness for war
Liberman says military in best shape since 1967, as ombudsman warns that streamlining has hurt combat readiness
By Judah Ari Gross
Israeli soldiers in a military post overlooking the border with Syria, in the Golan Heights following an F-16 plane crash in northern Israel, on February 10, 2018. (Flash90)
September 26, 2018, 11:16 am
IDF appoints panel to assess ombudsman’s claims army not ready for war
Eisenkot gives team 45 days to review military’s preparedness after retired general sends repeated dire warnings to lawmakers
By Judah Ari Gross
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