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Rafi Milo Former

Rafi Milo is an Israeli Major General serving as IDF Northern Command chief. Known for overseeing military operations along Israel's northern front against Hezbollah. Recently, Milo has directed ground operations inside Lebanon and survived a Hezbollah drone strike on his vehicle. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026

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Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo just held a call.

Joint statement from Netanyahu, Katz, and Zamir: "The IDF will continue to act...

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo just held a call.

Joint statement from Netanyahu, Katz, and Zamir: "The IDF will continue to act decisively to thwart threats to our soldiers and civilians, destroy terror infrastructure, and continue maintaining the security zone in southern Lebanon."

"The prime minister, the defense minister, and the chief of staff clarified that the security of Israel's civilians and IDF troops will continue to remain before their eyes without compromise."

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IDF Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo:

"Right now there are hundreds of fighters inside Lebanon attacking to remove every threat from the north. We have strength, we have spirit, we understand the mission and the righteousness of the path is with us. On this evening we are all together, together with the pain of the families, together with the memory and together with the longing."

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