Aviv Kochavi
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Aviv Kochavi, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
IDF Chief Orders Reinforcements to Prevent Violence in West Bank Settlement Kosra
IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi ordered deployment of an infantry battalion and additional forces to the West Bank settlement Kosra to prevent further violent incidents.
Israeli Architecture Faces Criticism as Colonial Tool Amid Land Identity Debate
Israeli architecture has distanced itself from Jewish identity and land connection, fueling academic claims of colonialism against Israel. This shift, seen in post-Zionist archite…
Likud Ministers Secure Safe Seats Amid Intense Primary Battles and Internal Deals
Three Likud ministers received guaranteed spots on the party list amid fierce primary battles and internal deals, raising questions about the motives behind these arrangements. Me…
IDF Updates Restrictions on Far-Right Activist After Court Cancels House Arrest Condition
After a court canceled Tal Dardik's house arrest condition, the IDF updated his restrictions, banning him from the West Bank except Modi'in Illit, where he must report twice daily.
IDF Chief Remembers Fallen Commander in Emotional Meeting with His Daughter
IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi honored fallen Lt. Col. Amotz Greenberg during a memorial event, meeting Greenberg’s daughter Shira, who serves in the Golani Brigade. Kochavi recalled Gree…
Finance Minister Blocks Light Rail Funding in Negev Despite PM Netanyahu’s Approval
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is blocking funding for a government-approved light rail project connecting Beersheba to a new military base in the Negev, despite Prime Minister…
Professor Compares Israel's Military-Civilian Tensions to Biblical Stories
Professor Yoel Elitzur compares Israel's ongoing military-political tensions to biblical stories, highlighting the complex power dynamics between military leaders and political au…
Political Commentator Barugo Criticizes IDF Chief Zamir Over Lebanon Incident Briefings
Political commentator Yaakov Barugo criticized IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi for publicly briefing against Israel's political leadership after soldiers died in a southern Lebanon inciden…
Israeli Settlers Set Fire to Buildings Near South Hebron Hills, Five Palestinians Injured
Israeli settlers set fire to buildings and vehicles near southern Hebron Hills and Nablus, injuring five Palestinians. The IDF intervened to restore order but found no suspects. A…
IDF Chief Criticizes Law Preventing Arrests of Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers as Fundamentally Flawed
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi condemned a new law preventing arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers as fundamentally flawed, urging close monitoring after the Supreme Court fro…
Israeli Rabbi Ends Interview Over Antisemitic Accusations in Anti-Israel Film
Sefi Goldzahler, an Israeli rabbi, ended his interview for the anti-Israel film 'Planet Israel' after facing antisemitic and false accusations. The film, by British-American Jewis…
MK Tal Gottlieb Criticizes Central Command Chief Avi Blot Over 'Jewish Terror' Narrative
MK Tal Gottlieb criticized IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot for promoting a false narrative of Jewish terrorism and condemned his expected promotion to head of Military Intellig…
IDF Prepares to Deploy Polling Stations Inside Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for Upcoming Elections
The IDF is preparing to deploy polling stations inside Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for soldiers to vote in upcoming elections, while enforcing strict political neutrality measures. C…
IDF Chief Considers Central Command Chief Avi Blot for Next Military Intelligence Head
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi is considering Central Command Chief Avi Blot for the next Military Intelligence head, following a recent appointment freeze triggered by Defense M…
MK Tali Gottlieb Demands Dismissal of IDF Chief and Central Command Commander
MK Tali Gottlieb called for the dismissal of IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi and Central Command Chief Avi Blot, accusing Kochavi of leaking sensitive information and disrespecting politic…
Reserve Soldier Ziv Burns Claims Second Dismissal from IDF Over Political Posts
Ziv Burns, an Israeli reservist and right-wing activist, claims he was dismissed again from IDF reserve service due to political posts on social media, shortly after being reinsta…
IDF Chief Zamir Supports Central Command Leader Amid Controversy Over Replacement Announcement
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a replacement for IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot, sparking controversy. IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi reaffirmed full support for Blot, denying…
Defense Minister Katz Claims First Effective Action Against Gaza's Tunnel 'Metro' Despite Netanyahu's 2021 Victory Speech
Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed his tenure marks the first effective action against Gaza's tunnel network, disputing former IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi's 2021 destruction claims…
Moshe Feiglin Criticizes UNRWA, Israeli Governments, and Oslo Framework as Undermining Israel
Moshe Feiglin condemned UNRWA as a tool to perpetuate the Palestinian refugee issue and undermine Israel, criticized Israeli governments for their policies, and rejected the Oslo…
Defense Minister Katz Denies Calling for Central Command Chief's Dismissal, Labels Claims Political
Defense Minister Israel Katz denied claims he called for Central Command Chief Avi Blot's dismissal, calling them politically motivated lies. Katz confirmed the replacement proces…
IDF Condemns Israel Katz's Public Dismissal of General Blot as Political Interference
The IDF condemned Israel Katz for publicly announcing General Avi Blot's dismissal, accusing him of overstepping authority and politicizing military appointments, which has stalle…
IDF Prepares Response to Hezbollah Drone Attack, Awaits Political Decision
The IDF is readying a response to a Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli vehicle in Lebanon but awaits a political decision. Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi stresses that withdrawal f…
Former IDF Brigadier General Launches Promising Cybersecurity Startup Sweet
A former IDF Brigadier General with extensive cyber defense experience founded Sweet, a cybersecurity startup focused on cloud security and AI threat protection. The company emplo…
IDF Plans Response to Hezbollah Drone Attack Near Ali Taher Ridge in South Lebanon
The IDF is set to respond to Hezbollah's explosive drone attack on an Israeli engineering vehicle near Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, marking a ceasefire breach. The militar…
Defense Minister Katz Orders Not to Renew Administrative Detention Order Against Tal Yinon Dradik
Defense Minister Israel Katz has decided not to renew the administrative detention order against Tal Yinon Dradik after a military appeals committee found procedural flaws. Katz a…
Israeli Supreme Court Hears Challenges to Controversial Yeshiva Student Arrest Exemption Law
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against a law granting yeshiva students immunity from arrest for draft evasion, passed amid controversy and opposition from the mi…
Israeli Settler on Hunger Strike Hospitalized Amid Administrative Detention Dispute
Tal Yinon Dradik, an Israeli settler under administrative detention in the West Bank, was hospitalized after a hunger strike protesting his detention and movement restrictions. He…
MK Tali Gottlieb Criticizes IDF Rules of Engagement After Deadly West Bank Attacks
After two deadly attacks in the West Bank, MK Tali Gottlieb criticized the IDF's restrictive rules of engagement, the judiciary, and media coverage, urging soldiers to shoot terro…
Israeli Knesset Legal Advisor Finds Flaws in Draft Law on Draft Dodgers' Detention
The Knesset's legal advisor ruled that the draft law on detaining draft dodgers was improperly legislated and conflicted with military needs, amid government plans to mobilize 240…
IDF Chief Opposes Expanding West Bank Operations Amid Rising Terror Attacks
After a spike in terror attacks in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi has advised against expanding military operations, while Prime Minister Netanyahu holds…
IDF Reservist Removed After Filming Pro-Smotriz Political Video in Gaza, Minister Demands Reinstatement
An IDF reservist was dismissed after posting a video in uniform endorsing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party from Gaza. Smotrich condemned the dismissal as unfair and dema…
Finance Minister Smotrich Says Israel Has No Interest in Joining Iran Conflict Now
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel currently has no interest in joining a conflict with Iran, preferring the current US-Iran tension. He stressed Israel's readiness for…
Liberman Warns Netanyahu May Use Shin Bet Against Political Rivals in Upcoming Elections
Avigdor Liberman warned that Prime Minister Netanyahu may use the Shin Bet security service against political rivals in the upcoming elections. He criticized Gadi Eizenkot's suppo…
Israeli Opposition Unites in Anti-Haredi Campaign Amid Political Struggles
Ahead of Israel's elections, opposition parties have united in an anti-Haredi campaign, focusing on military conscription laws affecting yeshiva students. Despite internal governm…
Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Rejects Supreme Court Authority, Criticizes IDF Chief and Election Opponents
Shas leader Aryeh Deri declared no trust in Israel's Supreme Court and urged ultra-Orthodox parties to boycott legal appeals against the draft law. He criticized IDF Chief Aviv Ko…
IDF Spokesman Defends Chief of Staff Amid Criticism Over Draft Law Warning
IDF Spokesperson Effi Deferin defended Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi after his warning letter against a bill freezing arrests of draft-dodging ultra-Orthodox men, stating attacks on…
IDF Rejects Criticism of Chief of Staff Over Opposition to Draft Law for Haredi Draft Dodgers
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi faces political backlash for opposing a law protecting Haredi draft dodgers, with military officials warning such criticism weakens the army and ha…
IDF Rejects Criticism of Chief of Staff Over Opposition to Draft Law for Ultra-Orthodox
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi faces political attacks after opposing a law protecting ultra-Orthodox draft evaders, with military officials warning it weakens the army and harms…
Opposition Bloc Gains Strength with 61 Seats in Latest Israeli Poll
A Channel 13 poll shows the Israeli opposition bloc gaining 61 Knesset seats, surpassing Netanyahu's coalition at 50 seats. The Hendel-Trooper party crosses the electoral threshol…
IDF Chief Says Military Monitors Iran and Other Fronts, Ready to Act Against Threats to Israel
IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi affirmed that the military is vigilantly tracking situations in Iran and elsewhere, ready to defend Israel against threats.
Israeli Supreme Court Suspends Yeshiva Students' Arrest Exemption Law Pending Further Review
Israel's Supreme Court temporarily blocks a new law exempting yeshiva students from arrest for draft evasion, ordering further review amid legal and military opposition. Arrests o…
Yuli Edelstein Criticizes Likud, Plans New Right-Wing Zionist Party Ahead of Elections
Former Likud MK Yuli Edelstein announces he will not run with Likud and plans a new right-wing Zionist party focused on military and judicial reforms. He criticizes Likud's handli…
Knesset Legal Advisor Warns of Conflict of Interest Ahead of Draft Evasion Arrest Freeze Vote
The Knesset legal advisor warned lawmakers to disclose conflicts of interest before voting on a bill freezing arrests of draft-evading yeshiva students. The bill defines eligibili…
IDF Chief Opposes Defense Minister's Support for Elor Azaria's Pardon Request
The IDF Chief of Staff opposes Defense Minister Israel Katz's request to pardon Elor Azaria, who was convicted for shooting a wounded Palestinian attacker in 2016. Despite Katz's…
Journalist Clashes with MK Tali Gottlieb Over Criticism of IDF Chief of Staff
MK Tali Gottlieb attacked IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi for his warnings about soldier shortages and government policies, calling for his firing. Journalist Barak Seri responded…
Israeli Air Force Promotes First Female Aircrew Officer to Brigadier General
Colonel G' was promoted to Brigadier General, becoming the first female aircrew officer in the Israeli Air Force to reach this rank. She currently commands Ovda Airbase and will s…
Reserve Colonel Calls for IDF Chief of Staff's Dismissal Over Political Agenda
Reserve Colonel Ronen Cohen accused IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi of pushing a political agenda against the Israeli government and called for his dismissal, recommending Prime M…
Ultra-Orthodox Parties Advance Yeshiva Students' Arrest Freeze Law Ahead of Other Coalition Bills
The Knesset advanced a law freezing arrests of yeshiva students, led by Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, amid coalition tensions over conscription. MK Boaz Bismuth defended the law as pr…
