Eyal Zamir

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

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

The IDF also presented the timeline for establishing the humanitarian city, where Israel would move 600,000 Palestinians, and is estimated to take several months, and possibly up to a year to build.

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

IDF Chief Zamir freezes extended service commitments for special forces units

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

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

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

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


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 Israel Defense Forces' 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

Phenomenal achievements, campaign against Iran not over, Zamir says

Zamir called on Israelis to remain grounded as “there are many challenges ahead of us. We must stay focused; there is no time to rest on our laurels."

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

Israel faces 'turning point' in Iran war after Trump joins strikes, IDF chief says

Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment with members of the General Staff Forum.

 Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment with members of the General Staff Forum June 22, 2025

IDF chief: Iran's missile arsenal would've tripled if we didn't act

Zamir indicated that Iran's rapid development of its missile program had been one of the primary reasons for launching the preemptive strikes. 

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