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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Sep 15, 2026
Center
The IDF Chief of Staff is convening a discussion on the 'Nezek Agavi' documentary and calling the claim of authorization to kill 500 civilians 'completely false.'
Yesh Atid wants the army to defend its own record publicly, not leave soldiers and the state to fight the narrative alone.
Sep 5, 2026
Lean Left
IDF Chief of Staff publicly warns of internal cohesion threats due to reservist refusals.
Labor/Meretz support his call against refusals but blame the government for forcing reservists to choose.
Sep 3, 2026
Far Right
IDF Chief of Staff insisted on harsh punishment for Givati soldiers, according to Smotrich, overriding brigade commanders.
Criticized for perceived overreach in military discipline, which Religious Zionism sees as jeopardizing soldier morale and national spirit.
Aug 29, 2026
Center
The IDF Chief of Staff personally warned Netanyahu about the risk of losing control in the West Bank due to so-called 'nationalist crime', according to a report.
Yesh Atid views Halevi's warning as credible and critical, highlighting that Netanyahu is ignoring professional security advice for political spin, which is a major failure of leadership.
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.