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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 350

Yoel Strick

Major Generals Eyal Zamir (right) and Herzi Halevi (left) are seen in official, undated photographs. (Israel Defense Forces)
July 17, 2022, 1:31 pm
Gantz narrows IDF chief of staff race down to two candidates
Eyal Zamir or Herzi Halevi to replace Aviv Kohavi in January; Yoel Strick dropped following fresh interviews; AG greenlit selection process despite upcoming election
By Emanuel Fabian
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 29, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 14, 2022, 8:49 pm
Citing security needs, AG says new IDF chief can be selected before election
After reading classified dossier, Gali Baharav-Miara says despite legal difficulties, there’s ‘urgency’ for next chief of staff to enter role at start of 2023
By Emanuel Fabian
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 29, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 5, 2022, 11:46 am
AG hints she could okay appointment of IDF head before election: ‘No absolute ban’
Gali Baharav-Miara says final decision will be made ‘without outside interferences,’ after Likud lawmakers call for her ouster
By Emanuel Fabian
File: Defense Minister Benny Gantz and IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi attend a ceremony for outstanding soldiers on Israel's 74th Independence Day, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, May 5, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 3, 2022, 8:01 pm
Gantz sends AG secret dossier in push for permission to appoint new army chief
Military legal opinion claims process can continue during caretaker government, sparking Likud threat to discard attorney general if she gives defense minister green light
By Emanuel Fabian
Newly appointed Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara seen during a welcome ceremony for her in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 22, 2022, 11:05 am
AG says new IDF chief can be chosen during election season only if ‘essential need’
Gantz insists appointment is ‘critical impact on the security of the state’; says he’ll consult with everyone who’s relevant to the process, including ex-premier Netanyahu
By Emanuel Fabian
Defense Minister Benny Gantz during a Blue and White party faction meeting at the Knesset, June 20, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
June 21, 2022, 6:59 pm
Gantz vows to tap next IDF chief as opposition moves to block new appointments
Right-wing and religious parties file letter to attorney general requesting she not approve senior permanent appointments before next coalition is formed
By Emanuel Fabian
Defense Minister Benny Gantz attends a ceremony in memory of Israeli soldiers who were killed during the First Lebanon War, at the National Hall of Remembrance at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on June 14, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 18, 2022, 12:33 pm
Gantz says won’t let next IDF chief’s nomination fall ‘captive’ to politics — report
Minister reportedly vows not to let current political crisis prevent nomination of permanent military chief, recalls police had no permanent chief for 2 years under Netanyahu
By ToI Staff
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi (L) and Defense Minister Benny Gantz (R). (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Minister)
June 16, 2022, 1:20 pm
In expedited process, Gantz to meet with candidates for IDF chief in coming days
Defense minister will sit down with generals Zamir, Halevi and Strick, as well as former senior officials, to choose Aviv Kohavi’s successor before anticipated government collapse
By Emanuel Fabian
(Left to right) Major Generals Eyal Zamir, Herzi Halevi, and Yoel Strick are seen in official, undated photographs. (Israel Defense Forces)
June 13, 2022, 10:24 pm
Gantz launches process to choose new IDF chief, naming three generals
Eyal Zamir, Herzi Halevi and Yoel Strick selected as candidates, with defense minister thought to want to choose Aviv Kohavi’s successor before anticipated government collapse
By Emanuel Fabian
Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem clash with police as they protest against the arrest of a draft-dodging yeshiva student, December 22, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 22, 2020, 8:22 pm
Ultra-Orthodox protesters surround car of IDF general, who pulls out pistol
Demonstrators block roads in Jerusalem after arrest of draft-dodger; cop requires medical care when struck by bottle
By ToI Staff
IDF Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi in an undated photograph. (Israel Defense Forces)
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
An IDF tank is seen firing a shell during an exercise in an undated photograph. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 17, 2020, 7:25 pm
With drones, robots and sensors, IDF readies Ground Forces for future war
Army looks to give high-powered tech to ground troops and improve communication between military branches as part of multi-year Momentum Plan
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative. An Israeli man fires a pistol at a shooting range in Jerusalem on March 8, 2007. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 15, 2020, 10:46 am
IDF sends soldier to prison, censures 3 officers over accidental pistol fire
Krav Maga instructor from elite combat engineering unit fired his handgun indoors last month, prompting investigation
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: IDF reservists patrolling along the Lebanese border near the Israeli village of Zar'it. (Roy Sharon/Flash90)
March 13, 2020, 3:26 pm
IDF cancels all exercises for reservists amid coronavirus fears
Military says it’s working to maintain operational capabilities, while also preparing to assist civilian authorities as the disease proliferates further
By Judah Ari Gross
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah speaks on June 29, 2018. (YouTube screenshot)
May 2, 2019, 11:51 pm
Hezbollah chief: IDF forces that enter Lebanon will be ‘destroyed on live TV’
In latest taunt, Nasrallah says Israel deterred by his terror group’s military prowess, blames US and Israel for Middle East’s poverty
By ToI Staff
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