No. 34: Tomer Bar, Omer Tishler, and Shlomi Binder: Reshaping Israel’s military after October 7

This article profiles three key figures reshaping Israel's military following the October 7 invasion: former Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, current Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Omer Tishler, and IDF intelligence chief Shlomi Binder.

• Bar, whose term ended May 5, oversaw significant operations including strikes against Iranian, Syrian, and Houthi targets, and approved assassinations of key figures. Despite some limitations of air power, he restored an "aura of supremacy" to the air force.
• Tishler, who took office on May 5, emphasized readiness to act against threats, stating, "We will not let our enemies build up their power on our borders." He previously led a mission to destroy Syria's nuclear program and served as a liaison with the US.
• Binder, who assumed leadership of IDF intelligence in August 2024, is credited with revitalizing the directorate after October 7. He implemented reforms such as creating a new unit to question analyses, increasing Arabic and Muslim-cultural experts, and empowering Unit 504 for human intelligence in Gaza. His tenure saw operations like the exploding beepers against Hezbollah, the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah and Yahya Sinwar, and significant strikes against Iran's nuclear program and leadership.