Eyal Zamir

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

New IDF chief Eyal Zamir’s urgent mission: preventing another October 7

Zamir warns IDF troops that another Hamas attack is not a question of if, but when, as he pushes for enhanced combat readiness.

Nearly half of Israeli public lost faith in IDF after Oct. 7 probes, survey shows

The biggest decline in trust was among Arab party voters, with 73% reporting a negative impact in trust, followed by coalition voters with 54%.

By MOSHE COHEN
08/03/2025

IDF told to prepare for 'immediate' return to Gaza fighting

The Jerusalem Post reported earlier this week Israel would return to fighting in Gaza in about a week and a half, barring a breakthrough in talks.

'Commanding from home': Former IDF general explains the failures behind Oct. 7

Eliezer 'Cheney' Marom explained there were two main reasons the IDF was ill-prepared for Hamas's invasion and subsequent massacre on October 7. 

By 103FM
07/03/2025
IDF Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin attends a ceremony held at the IDF Central Command

IDF's Northern Command chief to leave role after year-long Hezbollah war

Among those considered to replace Gordin as IDF's northern commander is Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo and Maj.-Gen. David Zini.

07/03/2025

Daniel Hagari to be replaced as IDF spokesman, retire from military

Hagari had publicly clashed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the coalition • Col. Beni Aharon tipped to take over

What do Eyal Zamir’s first blockbuster moves mean?

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir has left his mark already - what other changes are to come?

New IDF chief prepares for return to Gaza fighting, vows to defeat Hamas

The comments were made during a meeting with the heads of local councils from the Gaza border communities.

  IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir visits the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, on March 5, 2025

'Victory and defeat of the enemy': New IDF chief Zamir's first official order

"Enemies near and far have sought to destroy us. They mistakenly believed that our spirit was weak and our ranks were fractured," he wrote. 

Witkoff: Trump is prioritizing release of US hostage, Israel preparing for renewed Houthi conflict

Zamir tours Gaza on first official day as IDF chief • Trump threatens Hamas to release hostages as deal talks advance • IDF continues op. in West Bank

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