Aviv Kohavi


Strict IDF chief: Herzi Halevi harsher disciplinarian than Aviv Kohavi - analysis

Is Halevi just stricter in general, or does he want to be harsher under a political microscope? Or maybe he'll become more lenient over time?

New IDF chief Halevi: Israeli military will be free of politics

Herzi Halevi replaced Aviv Kohavi as the IDF's 23rd chief-of-staff in a series of ceremonies on Monday.

WATCH: Hamas releases first video of Israeli captive Avera Mengistu

There is no confirmation of when the video was taken, or if Avera Mengistu is still alive. He has been a captive of Hamas in Gaza since 2014.

Halevi's task is to make the IDF a real Israeli people's army - comment

The Israeli public trust in the country's institutions has drastically dropped over the last decade, yet, they still put their trust in the IDF.

16/01/2023

WATCH: Herzi Halevi becomes new IDF chief of staff

Halevi and Kohavi will spend the day in a series of ceremonies, culminating in the Kirya military headquarters.

Kohavi's 4-year term was not easy, should be commended for handling it successfully - editorial

Kohavi had to deal with serving under four defense ministers, endless rounds of elections, COVID restrictions and the lack of a state budget.

Herzi Halevi to replace Aviv Kohavi as next IDF chief of staff Monday

The government of former prime minister Yair Lapid approved Halevi’s appointment on October 23.

IDF chief Kohavi to 'Post': New war would set Lebanon back 50 years

Aviv Kohavi wraps up his term and tells the ‘Magazine’ about plans for war with Hezbollah, attacks on Iran, and concern over new legislation.

IDF's Kohavi, Gaza, West Bank: What does the future have in store? - analysis

In Hamas-ruled Gaza, Kohavi leaves a temporary tactical deterrence in place that even he would likely acknowledge is unlikely to last more than a few more years at best.

Kohavi turned the IDF into a willfully unprepared 'hi-tech company' - senior IDF official

Kohavi's focus on hi-tech and innovation has all come “at the expense of the ground forces, which will determine the outcome on the battlefield," the officer accused.

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