Aviv Kochavi
Former IDF Chief says Gaza wasn't seen as an existential threat; Iran was top priority
Former Israeli Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi discussed the implications of military decisions and strategic focus shaping Israel's recent security policies.
IDF General Amir Baram assumes Deputy Chief of Staff position
Senior IDF officer pens scathing report against the Israeli military
Kohavi is right to reject court compromise to allow Franken to remain in IDF - editorial
Do the 'best' become combat fighters or dream of hi-tech jobs? - analysis
The 'best' are the combat soldiers who risk life and limb to defend the state, not those who sit behind computer screens in the IDF’s technological units.
Israel's defense chiefs are working to keep the country safe
No. 14 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2021: IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi and Mossad chief David Barnea.
IDF pension bump leaves regular soldiers behind - opinion
While it was nice to see Kohavi fight for career officers, he left tens of thousands of his soldiers behind, forgetting the regular conscripts and their needs.
IDF ready for more fighting with Hamas in Gaza
Though there has been relative quiet in southern Israel since the end of the 11 days of fighting, there have been numerous incendiary balloons and rockets launched towards southern Israel.
President Herzog meets with IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi for the first time
Herzog expressed his gratitude to the chief of staff and his faith in IDF's soldiers and officers.
Israel's defense establishment bids farewell to President Rivlin
"You have repeatedly sought to find the path to unity with the understanding that internal struggles are hurting Israeli society," Defense Minister Benny Gantz told the outgoing president.
IDF Col. Sharon Asman buried in military ceremony
"The IDF wants and needs officers of Sharon's ilk. Officers who possess diverse capabilities and embody the principles of leadership," said Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi.
IDF seeking increased military cooperation with Gulf states under CENTCOM
Kohavi, who is in the US, believes that moderate Sunni states such as the UAE and Bahrain can deepen ties with Israel on security arrangements.
IDF chief Kohavi to fly to Washington to discuss Iran, Gaza
Kohavi postponed his trip due to the outbreak of violence last month in the West Bank and Gaza • will speak to the same officials as Gantz did two weeks ago
IDF chief Kohavi: Be modest with how long Gaza deterrence will last
Deterrence is “an elusive concept subject to the cruel judgment of the time,” IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi said.
Kohavi speaks on intelligence officer who died in prison
"He was an excellent officer and should not have died in prison," Kohavi said.
