This morning, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzl Halevi visited the location where the six bodies of the hostages were found and returned to Israel by IDF forces.

A recent poll by the Misgav Institute shows IDF reservists believe the army can win the war but don't believe the high command can be trusted.

Amid the escalating security tensions in the region, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi visited the Jordan Valley and met with local council heads. Halevi told the council heads: "We are here to first strengthen security, and after that, also to enhance the sense of security."

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi gave a statement after meeting with the US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to summarize the war situation.

The Chief of Staff in Gaza addressed the brigade commanders and soldiers: "We have a very strong determination to fight Hamas, to return all the hostages, and to bring the fallen back to their resting place in Israel."

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi addressed new recruits of the Paratroopers Brigade at the recruitment center in Tel Hashomer on Thursday, emphasizing the IDF's commitment to dismantling Hamas.

Halevi, along with Southern Command Chief Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, Division Commander Brig. Gen. Itzik Cohen, and other commanders, conducted a situational assessment and toured the Philadelphi Route and tunnels in the Rafah area of southern Gaza.

As an extensive network of Hamas tunnels comes to light beneath the Egypt-Gaza border, military sources fear that withdrawing from this strategic area could swiftly unravel Israel's hard-won wartime gains.

In light of Hezbollah's threats and the ongoing rocket fire from the terrorist organization toward Israel, Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, conducted a situation assessment at the Northern Command over the weekend.

As Iran threatens retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, moderate Arab states face a complex diplomatic balancing act. Experts suggest these nations may covertly assist the U.S. and Israel in countering Iranian aggression, while publicly maintaining a neutral stance to appease domestic audiences and regional allies.

The meeting is part of Israel's efforts to work together with allies and partner countries to ward off Iran's threatened reprisal for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.

General Michael Kurilla, head of US Central Command, arrived in Israel to help coordinate defence efforts amid fears of an imminent Iranian retaliation. The retaliation is anticipated to be more significant than the April 13 attack.

Israel prepares for disturbing truths about the October 7 attack that left 364 dead and 44 kidnapped, including details of heroic last stands and delayed military response.

The IDF Chief of Staff spoke today at Northern Command, making it very clear that Israel does not intend to return to the pre-October 7 status quo in the north.

IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi has responded to the breach of the Teiman Field Base by Knesset members and civilians, stating: "This is a very serious incident. These investigations protect IDF soldiers both at home and abroad." 

Following the operation to rescue the fallen hostages, Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducted an assessment in Khan Younis and vowed that "we will not rest until we bring back the hostages and dismantle the last battalion."

The IDF announced preparations for a response after a Hezbollah rocket struck a soccer field in the northern Druze town of Majdal Shams, killing at least ten children and injuring 24 others, including six critically. The rocket attack occurred Saturday evening and followed the assassination of a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon.

Both Israel's Defence Minister, and the IDF Chief of Staff made comments regarding the potential agreement with Hamas in releasing Israeli hostages.

After completing 3 grueling years of training, 36 pilots officially joined the ranks of the Israeli Air Force.