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IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a ceremony marking the entry of a new military advocate general to the role, November 27, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
December 4, 2025, 9:16 pm
Ex-general to lead probe into IDF’s handling of intel on Hamas attack plans pre-Oct 7
‘Jericho’s Wall’s’ investigation team to be headed by Roni Numa; Zamir seeks to implement Oct. 7 probe’s lessons in army, not ‘sink into endless investigations’
By Emanuel Fabian
A Magen David Adom worker takes blood for a serological test for COVID-19 from a child in the ultra-Orthodox town of Kiryat Ye'arim (Telz-Stone), outside Jerusalem, on August 9, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 12, 2021, 3:13 pm
IDF Home Front Command to test kids for COVID antibodies ahead of school year
Military will lead efforts after plans stall for serological testing at schools; vaccinations for pupils on school grounds still up in the air
By ToI Staff
Magen David Adom worker carries out a serological test for COVID-19 in the ultra-Orthodox town of Kiryat Ye'arim, August 9, 2021 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 12, 2021, 8:36 am
Education Ministry stalling bid to test kids for antibodies at school – report
Ministry said to rule out serology testing in Bnei Brak during study hours and insist parent must be present, though city already obtained permission from guardians
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (R) at the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, June 27, 2021 (Kobi Gideon / GPO)
June 27, 2021, 11:28 am
Bennett: Young people must get vaccinated to avoid reinstatement of restrictions
‘Masks instead of restrictions, vaccines instead of lockdown,’ says PM as he appeals to teenagers; Roni Numa appointed to handle airport policy
By ToI Staff
Palestinians wave national flags during a protest against normalization of ties between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain with Israel, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, September 15, 2020. (Majdi Mohammed/AP)
April 22, 2021, 6:13 am
As Palestinian vote looms, Israeli attention is elsewhere. That could backfire
If the scheduled vote is delayed, the PA might face rising popular anger. If it goes forward, Hamas could surge to victory. Is a distracted Israel ready for any of this?
By Aaron Boxerman
Illustrative: Ultra-Orthodox men during a ceremony in Meron, near Safed, on December 7, 2020. (David Cohen/Flash90)
January 3, 2021, 11:42 pm
A quarter of all new virus cases diagnosed are among ultra-Orthodox
Health Ministry point man for community says politics contributing to poor enforcement of quarantine rules in education institutions
By Stuart Winer
An empty road in Tel Aviv on October 8, 2020, during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
October 14, 2020, 10:06 pm
Ministers to vote on separate lockdown exit plans for low, high infection zones
Positive test rates among ultra-Orthodox down nearly half, but still double the national average; health officials warn it is still too early to resume education in Haredi areas
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Israelis protest in Tel Aviv, calling for financial support from the government, on July 12, 2020. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 13, 2020, 6:43 am
Anger mounts as self-employed discover virus stipends far less than PM promised
Despite approval of payments up to NIS 7,500, many to get less than NIS 2,000; welfare chief slams top treasury official for being ‘out of touch’ with suffering of the people
By ToI Staff
Then-head of the IDF Central Command Major General Roni Numa at a ceremony at Gush Ezion junction, in the West Bank, on December 13, 2017. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
July 7, 2020, 7:25 pm
Ex-general said to be leading candidate to spearhead virus response
Roni Numa reportedly among several people being considered for new post announced by health chief; Gantz, Edelstein agree to expand cooperation between defense, health ministries
By ToI Staff
Defense Minister Benny Gantz attends a cabinet meeting of the new government at Chagall State Hall in the Knesset in Jerusalem on May 24, 2020. (Abir Sultan/ Pool/ AFP)
June 18, 2020, 8:14 am
3 former top IDF officers said to reject Gantz offer to oversee annexation plans
Defense minister reportedly offered post to 2 ex-central command chiefs and a previous head of military ops, but none wanted the politics-laden job
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Soldiers of the IDF's ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda Battalion study at the Peles Military Base, in the northern Jordan Valley. (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)
December 4, 2019, 10:39 pm
IDF officer says was pressed ‘to fix the numbers’ on ultra-Orthodox enlistment
Officer in Manpower Directorate tells Israeli TV that pressure to meet conscription targets came from higher-ups; general denies inflated figures result of ‘malicious intentions’
By ToI Staff and Judah Ari Gross
Outgoing head of Central Command Roni Numa (L) speaks at his exchange of command ceremony in East Jerusalem on March 7, 2018 as IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot looks on. (Screen capture/Ynet)
March 7, 2018, 10:33 pm
Outgoing general tells settler leaders to weed out extremists among them
Roni Numa says a small group of Israelis continue to challenge authorities, as settlers and Palestinians clash in northern West Bank
By Jacob Magid
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, left, inspects a guns and military gear seized in an IDF operation in Hebron, along with the top military liaison to the Palestinians Maj. Gen. Yoav Mordechai, center, IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, center-right and outgoing head of the IDF's Central Command Maj. Gen. Roni Numa, right, during a tour of Hebron on February 27, 2018. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Minister)
February 27, 2018, 1:07 pm
Liberman: Security forces foil 20-30 terror attacks each week
In Hebron, defense minister bids farewell to outgoing head of IDF’s Central Command, lauds army for busting Palestinian gun-runner
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: Residents of the unrecognized Bedouin village of Umm al Hiran walk to their homes after a protest against the town's demolition, on August 27, 2015. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
November 17, 2017, 8:17 pm
IDF issues evacuation order for Bedouin village near major settlement
Notice found lying on the ground Thursday gives residents of Jabal al-Baba eight days to evacuate sensitive E-1 area between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim
By Jacob Magid
Sgt. Ayin, who shot and injured a terrorist who killed three Israelis at the Halamish settlement on July 21 (IDF Spokesperson's Unit)
August 9, 2017, 3:54 pm
Soldier who stopped Halamish terrorist to get commendation
Army lauds actions of staff sergeant and his father, who intervened to end terror attack in which three people were killed
By Judah Ari Gross
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