Eyal Zamir

Eyal Zamir is the current IDF chief of staff and is a former director-general of the Defense Ministry.

Sirens sound along Gaza border, US strikes reportedly destroy one of three Iranian nuclear sites

Police collect testimony from Rotter victim in US with FBI • US strikes reportedly only destroyed one of three Iranian nuclear sites • French court rules for release of Lebanese terrorist

 alestinian Christians attend a Mass at the Holy Family Church after the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, in Gaza City, April 21, 2025.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

'A crucial crossroad': Zamir hints at Israeli proximity to hostage deal to Givati troops

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir with the IDF's General Staff Forum, June 24, 2025.

IDF shuffles several General Staff positions

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

'I asked for a realistic plan': Netanyahu pushes IDF for alternatives to Gaza humanitarian city


IDF Chief Zamir freezes extended service commitments for special forces units

Zamir held a discussion on the matter on Saturday night regarding expanding the implementation of extended service commitments for IDF combat soldiers in special forces units within the ground forces

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025.

Israel's midnight strategist: How IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir rewired the doctrine on Iran

The Magazine delves into the life and character of Eyal Zamir – featuring conversations with peers from his years in military positions, people close to his family, officers who served alongside him.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City

Katz: Continuing war in uncontrolled Gaza territory would unnecessarily endanger hostages

This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal. 

 Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

Netanyahu clashes with IDF chief over Gaza aid delivery as ceasefire talks resume

Smotrich responded to the leak from the meeting, while criticizing Netanyahu and the cabinet over their decision to move forward on Gaza aid.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

IDF chief presents Netanyahu's cabinet with three post-war Gaza alternatives

The first alternative, the least favored by the IDF and senior security officials, is a full conquest of Gaza, or in other words, a military government. 

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir giving an update on the progress of the war with Iran, June 20, 2025.

Israel's security elite want end of Gaza war in two-three weeks, sources tell 'Post' - analysis

While Israel may also get some improved terms in negotiations with Hamas, the most important elements here are: IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, Trump, and the 12-day Iran war.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

IDF, CENTCOM chiefs convene in Israel in first since end of Iran war

The American military and the IDF held a joint panel to discuss the achievements of Operation Rising Lion.

 CENTCOM Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla met with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir in Israel.

Frustration with our leadership must not lead to our annihilation - editorial

The anger, hurt, disappointment, and frustration in our country are more than valid, but we cannot afford to call for institutional annihilation.

Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.

Israel considers new Gaza offensive unlike previous invasions as hostage talks falter

Military sources told Walla that the largest civilian displacement of the Palestinian population in Gaza since the beginning of the war is being considered.

 Ultra-Orthodox Jewish reserve soldiers of the IDF's Hasmonean Brigade operate in the Gaza Strip on June 26, 2025. The Hasmonean Brigade is the IDF's new Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) brigade.

'No one is allowed to take law into their own hands': Netanyahu decries Jewish attack on reservists

"The undermining of the rule of law and the use of violence by an extremist minority harms security and stability in the area," the IDF said in a statement. 

 BILLS HAVE already been introduced to dissolve the Knesset, though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with the key actors in this drama to try to avert that outcome. Here, Netanyahu arrives in the courtroom at the Tel Aviv District Court, before the start of his testimony on Tuesday.

Zamir: IDF intel officials, nuclear experts assess Iran's nuclear program systematically destroyed

"We will not allow Iran to produce weapons of mass destruction," Zamir declared.

 A vehicle burned by Israeli attacks stands on a street, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2025