Herzi Halevi
Israel – IDF: Investigation into the death of 71-year-old Israeli from Hezbollah gunfire in Lebanon
A team of Israeli military experts has been appointed by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to investigate operational discipline within the IDF following an incident in which a 71-year-old Israeli citizen and a soldier were killed during a gunfire exchange with Hezbollah members.
Middle East tension keeps investors, markets on edge
Oil prices rallied and equities sank on April 19 as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fuelling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend's missile attack on Israel by Tehran.
Traders have been on edge since last week's barrage by Iran, which Israel's army chief General Herzi Halevi warned would be met with a response.
Equities sink, oil rallies on fears of Iran-Israel conflict
Asian stocks fell and oil prices climbed Tuesday on growing fears of a wider war in the Middle East after Israel's army chief vowed a response to Iran's unprecedented attack on his country at the weekend.
Israel's Heart of Battle: Troops Surround Gaza City, Paying a Heavy Price
The Israel Defence Force (IDF) has made a significant advance into Gaza City, according to IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. In a statement made on Thursday, Halevi revealed that Israeli troops are operating inside Gaza City and surrounding it from various directions, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict.