Deputy Chief of General Staff (IDF)
| Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces | |
|---|---|
| סגן ראש המטה הכללי | |
| since 6 March 2025 | |
| Formation | January 1948 | 
| First holder | Tzvi Ayalon | 
The Deputy Chief of General Staff is the second to the Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. The Deputy chief of Staff is an officer with the rank of Major General (Aluf). The current Deputy Chief of Staff is Major General (Aluf) Tamir Yadai.