February 14th, one year ago, Major General Benny Gantz was officially promoted to the rank of a lieutenant general and was appointed as the IDF’s 20th Chief of the General Staff. It’s been an eventful year in the Israel Defense
IDF General Staff
Military Intel Chief: Iran Can Produce 4 Nuclear Bombs
“Our enemies currently own approximately 200,000 rockets and missiles capable of harming the State of Israel. Most capable of a 40 kilometer range, thousands capable of hundreds of kilometers in range.” —IDF Head of Military Intelligence, Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi,
Israel Defense Forces: January 2012
The month of January was an eventful one, with many occurrences both within Israel’s borders and outside them. Jan 27: The IDF honored the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Designated by the UN General Assembly in 2005, this day marks the liberation of the
Four-Star General Martin E. Dempsey to Visit Israel
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Military, four-star General Martin E. Dempsey, will arrive today, Thursday, January 19th, 2012, for a short visit to Israel during a visit to the region. This will be
Lt. Gen. Gantz to meet NATO Military Committee
The IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, left for Brussels today (Tuesday) for a two-day work visit where he will participate in a conference attended by Chiefs of Staff of NATO member countries, and will conduct work
IDF General Staff Meeting Sets the Record Straight on Gender Equality
Earlier today, members of the IDF General Staff, led by the Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz, discussed the main conclusions and recommendations that were determined by the team led by Head of the Personnel Directorate, Major
2011: The Greatest Events
January: Security Forestation Project Begins The Strategic Security Forestation Project was launched to contribute towards the safety of Israel’s southern communities. Its goal was to plant new trees and relocate existing ones so as to shield the towns from rocket fire and help
2011: Thanks for Following!
2011 has been a year full of incredible events for the Israeli Defense Forces. We have worked tirelessly, always keeping in mind our goals – to defend Israel and its residents. This year Israeli citizens have had many thing to celebrate: the
Week of Tolerance: Millions Celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and Eid Al-Adha
Israel Defense Forces officials coordinated security arrangements with religious leaders ahead of the 2011 holiday season, making it a joyous holiday season for millions celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas and Eid Al-Adha.
Personnel Organizational Changes in the General Staff
Minister of Defense Ehud Barak has approved a series of high-ranking appointments made by IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Benny Gantz. The Chief of the General Staff ordered the formation of the Depth Corps, that will be
