Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi is the current IDF chief of staff, having replaced Aviv Kohavi.
Halevi issued statements warning armed factions that violations would be met with an "offensive response."
Rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama, bringing the insurgents a major new victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria.
Hagari called the Feldstein bill "very dangerous to the IDF" and later apologized for the statements.
Top officials also say Oct. 7 probes are overdue.
"Criticism is being heard regarding the appointment process, in light of the defense failure on October 7," Halevi wrote.
Col. A to head Unit 8200, Brig.-Gen. Lotan promoted to ground forces commander in a major IDF leadership reshuffle.
For soldiers, the parallels between the Knesset’s betrayal and the IDF leadership’s failures are glaring.
The committee sent requests for responses to over 120 senior political and military officials as part of its preparation to publish a comprehensive and highly critical report.
IDF Chief visits troops in southern Lebanon, emphasizes mission to enable northern residents' safe return through operations against Hezbollah.
Katz said he intended to hold an in-depth discussion with all relevant parties in order to "promote an agreed-upon solution."