Yair Naveh

Yair Naveh
Native name
יאיר נוה
Born (1957-09-05) 5 September 1957
Jerusalem, Israel
AllegianceIsrael Israel
Branch
 General Staff
Service years
1975–2007, 2010–2015
Rank
Aluf
CommandsGolani Brigade, Infantry Corps, Gaza Division, Home Front Command, General Staff
Conflicts
First Lebanon War
Second Lebanon War
Operation Bringing Home the Goods

Yair Naveh (Hebrew: יאיר נוה; born 5 September 1957) is a major general in the Israel Defense Forces and a former Deputy Chief of the General Staff.[1] He lives in Zikhron Ya'akov.

Early life

Naveh was born in Bnei Brak, was active in the Bnei Akiva youth movement and attended the Netiv Meir Yeshiva high school.[2]

Military Career

In 1975, he was drafted into the IDF where he served in all positions in the Golani Infantry Brigade from Company Commander to Brigade Commander.

Naveh was previously the head of Israeli Home Front Command until nominated by former prime minister Ariel Sharon to his post as Central Command chief. It is believed by some Israelis that Sharon nominated Naveh because he is the highest ranked religious officer and that as head of Central Command, he would be forced to carry out the evacuation of West Bank settlements in 2005.[3]

In 2007 Naveh left the IDF.[4][5]

In October 2010, Naveh was called back to the army,[6][7] when Defense Minister Ehud Barak approved the appointment of Major General Yair Naveh, 53, as IDF deputy chief of staff replacing Maj.-Gen. Benny Gantz. He was recommended for the post by the IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Gabi Ashkenazi.[8]

On 1 February 2011, General Naveh was appointed as the stopgap IDF Chief of Staff, and was expected to succeed outgoing Chief of Staff Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi on 14 February 2011. Naveh was appointed by Defense Minister Ehud Barak after Gen. Yoav Galant's appointment was withdrawn by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.[9] Ultimately, Benny Gantz was confirmed for the job and Naveh remained deputy chief of staff until January 2013.

He retired from the military in 2015.

The following is a list of positions Major General Yair Naveh has held during his service in the IDF:

  • 1989: Commander of the Brigade along the border with Lebanon.
  • 1991: Commander of the Golani Unit.
  • 1994: Head of Safety Department of the Ground Forces.
  • 1996: Chief Infantry and Paratroops officer.
  • 1999: Commander of the Gaza Division.
  • 2001: Chief of Staff of Army Headquarters.
  • 2003: Awarded rank of Major General and appointed as GOC Homefront Command.
  • 2005: Appointed GOC Central Command.
  • 2010: Appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of IDF.

Business Career

In 2008, Naveh was appointed as CEO of CityPass, the consortium building the Jerusalem Light Rail. He left to rejoin the army in 2010.[10][11]

After his service, Naveh was named Chairman of UVision Air.[12]

In 2015 then Defense Miniser Moshe Ya'alon appointed Naveh Chairman of Israel Military Industries.[13]

Education

Naveh holds a bachelor's degree in history and political science, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA).[14]

Controversy

In 2006, Naveh predicted that King Abdullah would fall and that he would be Jordan's last king, drawing an angry reaction from Jordan, for which Israel had to apologize on Naveh's behalf.[15][16]

In 2008, Naveh's name was tied in with the alleged instructions to assassinate commanders in Palestinian militant organizations contrary to a court order. This alleged involvement was revealed through the documents leaked to Haaretz journalist Uri Blau by Naveh's former secretary, Anat Kamm.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "Maj. Gen. Yair Naveh Appointed Deputy IDF Chief of the General Staff". Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson. 25 November 2010. Archived from the original on 29 November 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2010.
  2. ↑ Zeltser-Volshtein, Moriah (18 April 2011). "'Public not ready for religious IDF chief'". Ynetglobal. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Israel's exit strategy" Le Monde diplomatique, Meron Rapoport.
  4. ↑ "Naveh replaces Gantz as IDF's deputy chief of staff | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 25 November 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Analysis: Naveh's appointment raises questions | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 6 October 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "At a crossroads | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Analysis: Naveh's appointment raises questions | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 6 October 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Two Years After Retirement, Naveh Named Next IDF Deputy Chief". Haaretz. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  9. ↑ "Separate Whirlwinds Demolish Two Middle East Figures in One Day". DebkaFile. Archived from the original on 4 February 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2011.
  10. ↑ "Jerusalem Light Rail faces further delays - Globes". en.globes.co.il. 24 February 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "At a crossroads | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "UVision Appointed Major General (Res.) Yair Naveh as New Chairman of the Board - Army Technology". Army Technology. Archived from the original on 24 December 2025. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  13. ↑ Inbar, Tal (20 February 2015). "Naveh Appointed to IMI, Gat to Rafael | Israel Defense". www.israeldefense.co.il. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "UVision Appointed Major General (Res.) Yair Naveh as New Chairman of the Board - Army Technology". Army Technology. Archived from the original on 24 December 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Naveh: "King Abdullah is liable to be the last king of Jordan"". International Middle East Media Center. 23 February 2006. Retrieved 23 February 2006.
  16. ↑ "Jordan: Officer should be disciplined". Ynet News. 22 February 2006.
  17. ↑ "Journalist accused of leaking secret IDF documents". Ynet News. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
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