Chief of staff Kohavi to restructure Planning Directorate into department focused on developing and rolling out new combat doctrines

Multiyear Momentum Plan is designed to create a deadlier, more integrated military, though lack of government makes money an issue

Defense minister says Momentum Plan will make military 'more flexible, intelligent and lethal,' though declines to comment on how he'll pay for it

Military says move, which would put the unit on par with other infantry brigades, is part of multi-year Momentum Plan to improve army

Military says the unit, which has yet to be named, will focus on 'locating, attacking and destroying the enemy,' will also be used to try out new fighting techniques and tactics

Kohavi says there is a chance for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, but threatens that the military won't hesitate to use its full force in the Strip's urban centers if necessary

Brig. Gen. Ziv Avtalion to lead effort to bring military online, help it make the most of artificial intelligence tools as part of army's new Momentum Plan

Operations chief says Tehran could try to attack Israel in same way it bombed Saudi Arabia in September, scoffs at insinuation the military is 'fear-mongering' to get more funding

Army chief intends to spend large sums to outfit troops with better gear and improve air defenses to deal a powerful blow to Israel's enemies before they can hit back