Oded Basyuk

Major General Oded Basyuk is a senior officer in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) who currently serves as the chief of the military’s Operations Directorate. He has played a significant role in shaping Israel's military strategies and operational responses in the region, particularly concerning security threats from neighboring countries. Recently, Basyuk was involved in rare direct talks with representatives of the Syrian government, indicating a potential shift in the historically adversarial relationship between Israel and Syria.