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Herzi Halevi

Israeli Chief of the General Staff

Herzi Halevi, born in 1967, is the Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. He has held various high-ranking positions within the IDF, including commander of the Israeli Southern Command and chief of the Military Intelligence Directorate. Notably, he was the first practicing Orthodox Jew to lead Israeli military intelligence.

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Timeline

1948
Establishment of the IDF
The Chief of the General Staff position originated with the establishment of the Israel Defense Forces in 1948. It is the highest-ranking military position in the IDF.
1967-12-17
Birth of Herzi Halevi
Herzi Halevi, a paratrooper and military leader, was born in Jerusalem on December 17, 1967. He was named after his uncle who died in the Six-Day War. Halevi's family has roots in Russia and Jerusalem.
1973
Yom Kippur War
During the Yom Kippur War in 1973, former Chief of the General Staff Haim Bar-Lev was brought out of retirement to serve as chief of Southern Command alongside Chief of the General Staff David Elazar.
1985
Drafted into the IDF
In 1985, he was conscripted into the Israel Defense Forces.
1987
Became a Platoon Leader in Paratroopers Brigade
In 1987, he was promoted to the position of a platoon leader within the Paratroopers Brigade.
2002
Refusal to Capture Yasser Arafat
In 2002, Herzi Halevi's refusal to carry out the operation to capture Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat at his headquarters in Ramallah was crucial. He warned of the potential harm to Arafat and the diplomatic consequences, leading to the suspension of the operation.
2007
Appointment of Major General Gabi Ashkenazi
In 2007, Defense Minister Amir Peretz appointed Major General Gabi Ashkenazi as Chief of the General Staff for a period of four years, aiming to avoid uncertainties regarding term extensions.
2009-09
Promotion to Brigadier General and Commander of Operational Division
In September 2009, Herzi Halevi was promoted to the rank of brigadier general and appointed commander of the Operational Division in the Military Intelligence Directorate, serving until October 2011.
2011-11-06
Appointment as Commander of the 91st Division
On 6 November 2011, Herzi Halevi was appointed as the commander of the 91st Division.
2012-12
Chief of Staff's Award for Outstanding Units
In December 2012, the division led by Herzi Halevi won the Chief of Staff's award for outstanding units.
2013
Herzi Halevi considered as top candidate for Chief of Staff
A nearly decade-old interview mentioned that Herzi Halevi was seen as a leading contender to eventually become the chief of staff of the military.
2014-09
Promotion to Major General and Chief of Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate
In September 2014, Herzi Halevi was promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed chief of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate.
2018-03
Commander of Israel's Southern Command
In March 2018, Herzi Halevi became the commander of Israel's Southern Command, overseeing the IDF's activity around the Gaza Strip.
2019-11
Commander of IDF's Southern Command forces in Operation Black Belt
In November 2019, Herzi Halevi commanded the IDF's Southern Command forces in Operation Black Belt against Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) following the targeted killing of senior PIJ commander in Gaza.
2020-10-01
Establishment of The Dado Center for Interdisciplinary Military Studies
On October 1, 2020, The Dado Center for Interdisciplinary Military Studies was established, focusing on Multi-Domain Defense strategies under the leadership of Herzi Halevi.
2021-06-14
Appointment of Halevi as Chief of Staff of IDF
On Monday, Halevi was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces, succeeding Aviv Kochavi. He is the 23rd military officer to lead the IDF and the first one born after the 1967 Six-Day War.
2021-07-11
Appointment as Deputy Chief of Staff
On 11 July 2021, Herzi Halevi was appointed the deputy chief of staff.
2022-01-17
Herzi Halevi becomes first settler to serve as chief of staff of Israel's military
Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi, a Jewish settler, has been appointed as the chief of staff of Israel's military. This marks the first time a settler will hold this position, further solidifying the close relationship between the military and Jewish settlers in the West Bank.
2022-08-03
Herzi Halevi appointed as Israel's next military chief
Herzi Halevi, a Jewish West Bank settler, is set to become the chief of staff of Israel's military, marking the first time a settler will hold this position. His appointment signifies the evolution of the settler movement into a significant and diverse force within Israeli society.
2022-09-04
Nomination as Chief of Staff
On 4 September 2022, Herzi Halevi was nominated as the incoming chief of staff by the defense minister, Benny Gantz.
2022-10-23
Confirmation as Chief of Staff
The 36th Israeli government confirmed Herzi Halevi's appointment as the next Chief of Staff on 23 October 2022.
2023-01-16
Herzi Halevi Becomes 23rd Commander of IDF
Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi took over as the 23rd commander of the Israel Defense Forces and pledged to maintain the apolitical nature of the IDF.
2023-11-07
Herzi Halevi becomes Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces
Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi took on the role of Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defence Forces in January 2023. He faced challenges within the army due to divisions over proposed reforms to the country's Supreme Court. He is currently leading an offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
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Herzi Halevi

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