Herzi Halevi
Herzl "Herzi" Halevi is a retired Israeli general who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces from 16 January 2023 to 5 March 2025.
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Jul 29, 2026
Far Right
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is expected to execute Defense Minister Katz's orders to prepare for seizing another refugee camp in Judea and Samaria.
Halevi's readiness to expand military operations is trusted by Religious Zionism, which demands relentless pressure on Palestinian terror strongholds to ensure settler safety.
Jul 28, 2026
Lean Right
Oversaw the IDF evacuation order for Tehran ahead of potential strikes.
Likud has confidence in his leadership for preemptive operations against Iran.
Jul 19, 2026
Far Right
IDF Chief of Staff overseeing strikes on Hezbollah drone cells and broader military readiness.
Religious Zionists trust his leadership in deterring Hezbollah and defending the northern border.
Jul 19, 2026
Center
Sent an angry letter to the government over the deserters law that harms the IDF.
Backed by Yesh Atid as a principled military leader resisting political interference in the army.
Jul 18, 2026
Lean Right
As IDF Chief of Staff, Halevi is responsible for the evacuation order for Tehran and the arrest of the PIJ Jenin commander.
Halevi's operational leadership earns praise from Likud for delivering tangible security results against Iran and Palestinian militants.
Jul 18, 2026
Center
The IDF Chief of Staff wrote a forceful letter warning that freezing arrests of haredi draft dodgers would devastate reserve units, drawing sharp attacks from coalition MKs.
Yesh Atid supports Halevi for taking a principled stand against political interference in the military, defending the equal burden of service.
Jul 17, 2026
Center
The IDF Chief of Staff was attacked by Deri for warning that the draft exemption law would harm military readiness.
Yesh Atid supports Halevi's stance and sees the attack as a dangerous politicization of the security establishment.
Jul 12, 2026
Far Right
The IDF Chief of Staff oversaw the elimination of a Hezbollah terrorist and faces US pressure to freeze operations in Lebanon.
Religious Zionism supports Halevi's operational decisions but worries about US demands limiting military freedom against Hezbollah.
Jul 11, 2026
Far Right
IDF Chief of Staff Halevi directed the Golani Brigade operation that uncovered Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon
Religious Zionists see Halevi as a capable military leader focused on neutralizing threats, though some criticize him for perceived political correctness in the ranks.
Jul 3, 2026
Lean Right
The military operations including the Tehran evacuation order, Gaza evacuation notice, and West Bank arrests fall under his command.
Likud views Halevi as a capable and determined leader executing the security policies they support.