General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces

The Israeli General Staff or General Headquarters (Hebrew: המטה הכללי של צה"ל), abbreviated Matkal (מטכ"ל), is the supreme command of the Israel Defense Forces. It is based in the Kirya compound (Rabin Camp) in Tel Aviv.

General Staff Israel Defense Forces Headquarters
המטה הכללי של צה"ל
Matkal emblem
Founded1948–present
Country Israel
Typesupreme command
Part of Israel Defense Forces
HeadquarterRabin Camp Tel Aviv
Nickname(s)Matkal
Commanders
Chief of the General StaffRav Aluf Herzi Halevi
Insignia
Matkal Flag

Members

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Honor guard at IDF headquarters for outgoing chief of staff Gabi Ashkenazi

The majority of members in the General Staff Forum are officers ranked as Aluf and heads of the following military and civilian bodies:

Chief

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Arms

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Directorates

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Commands

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Other

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Civilian

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References

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