Eyal Zamir to become IDF’s 24th chief of staff on March 6 The new military chief will step into the shoes of Herzi Halevi, who has commanded the military during the 16-month war against Hamas in Gaza. JNS Staff Feb. 1, 2025
Selection process for next IDF chief looks to be rapid The defense minister is interviewing three candidates for the formidable challenge of restructuring the military while facing active combat. Yaakov Lappin Jan. 31, 2025
Finkelman follows Halevi and resigns over Oct. 7 failures "On Oct. 7, I failed to protect the Western Negev and its courageous, beloved residents. This failure will stay with me for the rest of my life," wrote Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, former head of the Israel Defense Forces Southern Command. Jan. 21, 2025
The ruling class must regain its senses The Golani Infantry Brigade has rebelled and is getting away with it because the IDF General Staff has surrendered its moral power to discipline its soldiers. Caroline B. Glick April 20, 2023
IDF seeks to keep the flames of politics away from its ranks As the judicial reform debate rages in Israel, the military under Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is striving to avoid being dragged into the crisis, while respecting its members’ civil rights. Yaakov Lappin March 30, 2023
Jeff Zients to be next White House chief of staff Former business executive to take up post after Biden's State of the Union address. Jan. 23, 2023
In a historic first, Israel hosts commander of Moroccan armed forces Lt. Gen. Belkhir el-Farouk will take part in the International Operational Innovation Conference, which the IDF is set to host. Sept. 13, 2022
Herzi Halevi named as the next IDF chief of staff Halevi is the most suitable officer for the role in light of his rich experience and demonstrated abilities, says Israeli defense minister. Sept. 4, 2022
Israel must choose a winning IDF chief of staff The goal of an army is to defeat the enemy, nothing else. Yitzhak Brick July 28, 2022
