General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces
| General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces | |
|---|---|
| המטה הכללי של צה"ל | |
Matkal emblem | |
| Founded | 1948–present |
| Country | Israel |
| Type | supreme command |
| Part of | Israel Defense Forces |
| Headquarter | Rabin Camp Tel Aviv |
| Nickname(s) | Matkal |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of the General Staff | Rav Aluf Eyal Zamir |
| Insignia | |
| Matkal Flag | |
The General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces or General Headquarters (Hebrew: המטה הכללי של צה"ל), abbreviated Matkal (מטכ"ל), is the supreme command of the Israel Defense Forces. It is based in the Kirya compound (Rabin Camp) in Tel Aviv.