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Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Trump administration urged Israel to launch a strike against Iran amid concerns over Tehran's military buildup, asking Israel to bear political risks ahead of elections, journalist Ben Caspit reports.

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Bereaved families respond to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir

Bereaved families criticize Eyal Zamir for stating the IDF failed on October 7: “The soldiers who fought the enemy with their own bodies are not the failure."

Bereaved families respond to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir

October 7 anniversary

IDF chief: The IDF failed in its most important mission

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir marks three years since October 7, vowing to learn its lessons, strengthen the military and protect Israeli civilians.

IDF chief: The IDF failed in its most important mission

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir honors Unit 8200 CWO who warned before October 7 that Hamas was preparing a large-scale surprise attack.

IDF honors Unit 8200 officer who warned before Oct. 7

IDF Chief:

'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces conclusion of October 7 investigations, warns Israel's enemies of preemptive strikes, and calls for expanding the IDF to confront multi-front threats.

'Whoever threatens us, we will strike with a decisive blow'

IDF Chief Zamir cancels US trip amid heightened security alert

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir will remain in Israel amid heightened readiness, canceling a planned US visit as the military monitors several potential threats.

IDF Chief Zamir cancels US trip amid heightened security alert

Zamir at INS Drakon induction: 'We remain vigilant and prepared'

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir hails induction of advanced submarine as major expansion of Israel's long-range capabilities, warns Iran and its proxies remain a threat: 'We will continue to operate in every arena.'

Zamir at INS Drakon induction: 'We remain vigilant and prepared'

IDF Chief

War not yet over, Hezbollah must be removed from south of Litani

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits 91st Division, says IDF will maintain forward defensive positions inside enemy territory and prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its capabilities.

War not yet over, Hezbollah must be removed from south of Litani

‘Naza’ film:

IDF Chief responds: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vows to fight attempts to slander IDF troops and commanders: 'IDF most moral military in the world.'

IDF Chief responds: ‘Baseless lies and manipulations’

‘Based on blood libels’

IDF Chief blasts ‘NAZA’ film

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir orders legal review and special team to address ‘NAZA,’ accusing the film of blood libels that could endanger Israeli soldiers.

IDF Chief blasts ‘NAZA’ film

After destroying tunnels:

Zamir issues stark warning to Hezbollah

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir warns Hezbollah against rebuilding its capabilities after troops dismantled a major underground terror network built with Iranian aid.

Zamir issues stark warning to Hezbollah

IDF chief visits wounded troops ahead of Rosh Hashanah

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir salutes wounded soldiers during hospital visit, promises, 'We are with you every step of the way.'

IDF chief visits wounded troops ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Zamir to Israel’s enemies: Attack us, pay a ‘very heavy price’

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir oversees surprise ‘Breaking Dawn 2.0’ exercise testing readiness for multi-front war and warns enemies of an immediate, heavy price.

Zamir to Israel’s enemies: Attack us, pay a ‘very heavy price’

Zamir warns:

IDF must be ready for surprise attack across all fronts

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir says Israel’s military must remain ready for a surprise attack as commanders test responses to a rapidly escalating multi-front war.

IDF must be ready for surprise attack across all fronts

'Breaking Dawn 2.0'

IDF launches surprise exercise to test multi-front readiness

IDF launches surprise exercise to test readiness for sudden, complex, large-scale multi-front scenario. Increased movement of security forces and aircraft expected, no concern of a security incident.

IDF launches surprise exercise to test multi-front readiness

Netanyahu to IDF brass:

Iran regime change is Israel’s ‘main task’

Netanyahu tells IDF generals Iran's regime is weaker than ever, declaring that toppling it is Israel's main remaining mission and is 'within arm's reach.'

Iran regime change is Israel’s ‘main task’

Zamir:

IDF’s new doctrine is clear - ‘No ignoring, no containment’

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir calls for expanding the military and broadening the pool of those serving, while pledging greater support for troops and reservists.

IDF’s new doctrine is clear - ‘No ignoring, no containment’

Crisis in Givati deepens: Parents step in

The parents of soldiers in the Rotem Battalion sent a sharply worded letter to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir under the headline “Crisis of Confidence and Command Failure."

Crisis in Givati deepens: Parents step in

IDF chief raises alert, orders Judea and Samaria reinforcements

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders heightened readiness ahead of holidays, warns IDF faces threats from Iran to Gaza.

IDF chief raises alert, orders Judea and Samaria reinforcements

‘Blood libel against IDF soldiers’

Katz demands action against former MAG

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to revoke Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi’s rights and exhaust all military measures in the Sde Teiman leak case.

Katz demands action against former MAG

‘Torah strengthens the spirit’:

IDF Chief’s message to yeshiva students

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir shares how his wounded grandfather cried out ‘Shema Yisrael’ in battle, and tells yeshiva students that Torah strengthens the IDF’s spirit.

IDF Chief’s message to yeshiva students

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We will dismantle Hamas'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says IDF will continue dismantling Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza: ‘Those who took part in the 10/7 massacre will be hunted down until they are all eliminated.'

'We will dismantle Hamas'

Wings reached further than ever:

IDF Chief of Staff reveals a glimpse into covert operations

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to special forces troops at Palmachim Air Force Base, 'Your unprecedented operations required courage, imagination and skill; and most cannot be discussed publicly.'

IDF Chief of Staff reveals a glimpse into covert operations

Chief of Staff in Syria

'We won't allow enemies to establish themselves on our borders'

LTG Eyal Zamir tours security zone in southern Syria, warns escalation could develop on any front and praises reservists who have served hundreds of days since the war began.

'We won't allow enemies to establish themselves on our borders'

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF positions in southern Syria following strike on Syrian airbase to prevent planned Turkish military deployment.

Zamir tours Syria after Israeli strike

Chief of Staff finds new role for officer blocked from promotion

Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected a promotion for Maj. Gen. Eliad Muati. Now, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has found a way to keep the senior officer in service.

Chief of Staff finds new role for officer blocked from promotion

IDF Chief

‘At strategic crossroads, prepared for high-intensity combat’

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir convened a senior operational forum, declaring that the military remains prepared for a rapid return to high-intensity combat

‘At strategic crossroads, prepared for high-intensity combat’

Zamir in Gaza

'We'll hunt every terrorist involved in October 7'

Chief of Staff visits troops in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF has fundamentally changed the security reality and will continue pursuing every terrorist involved in the October 7 massacre.

'We'll hunt every terrorist involved in October 7'

Dramatic change in Gaza strike policy

The IDF has tightened its rules of engagement in Gaza, and from now on, every targeted killing will require approval from the highest echelon.

Dramatic change in Gaza strike policy

Gotliv accuses: This is the Cabinet leaker

MK Tally Gotliv attacked a senior IDF official and called for his dismissal, calling him "a serial leaker from the Security Cabinet-he should have been fired long ago."

Gotliv accuses: This is the Cabinet leaker

Zamir

'IDF won't leave Lebanon until long-term security is guaranteed'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir tells troops in southern Lebanon that the Security Zone will remain in place until northern communities are fully protected.

'IDF won't leave Lebanon until long-term security is guaranteed'

'Jewish and historic mission'

IDF Chief's message to haredi commanders

At the northern border, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said the lessons of October 7 require expanding the military and increasing haredi enlistment.

IDF Chief's message to haredi commanders

Outcry over IDF dismissal:

Minister Smotrich calls on IDF Chief to revoke punishment

Minister Smotrich appeals to IDF Chief following dismissal of soldier who posted video supporting his party: 'Punishment is disproportionate. Reinstate soldier to active service.'

Minister Smotrich calls on IDF Chief to revoke punishment

IDF reinforces Samaria as manhunt continues after deadly attack

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders reinforcements following deadly shooting attack near Havat Gilad, vows to capture all terrorists involved.

IDF reinforces Samaria as manhunt continues after deadly attack

Chief of Staff:

'On high alert, prepared for any development in Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff holds situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division, emphasizing that the air defense array is on the highest level of alert amid developments in Iran.

'On high alert, prepared for any development in Iran'

IDF Spokesman: Attacks on Chief of Staff harm the entire military

IDF Spokesman Effie Defrin defended the Chief of Staff's warning on haredi draft legislation, saying political attacks undermine the entire military.

IDF Spokesman: Attacks on Chief of Staff harm the entire military

Chief of Staff warns against draft exemption bill

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has issued a rare public warning against proposed legislation freezing the arrest of draft evaders, arguing it would encourage avoidance of military service.

Chief of Staff warns against draft exemption bill

Journalist warns: IDF chief still holds unused card

Journalist Doron Kadosh responds to IDF's manpower crisis, calling on Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to give a press conference.

Journalist warns: IDF chief still holds unused card

'On immediate takeoff alert'

IDF Chief: 'We are prepared for action in Iran'

At the Air Force pilots graduation, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reviewed wartime achievements, October 7 lessons and warned Israel is ready to act.

IDF Chief: 'We are prepared for action in Iran'

Footage from Beaufort Ridge:

Chief of Staff sends powerful message from Hezbollah tunnels

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, enters Hezbollah tunnel network. 'Hezbollah exhausted and beaten in every battle.'

Chief of Staff sends powerful message from Hezbollah tunnels

Minister of Defense:

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

At a 1,000-day war assessment, Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF must be ready at any time for an independent strike on Iran, adding that 83% of tunnels in Gaza’s “yellow line" area have been destroyed.

'Prepare for independent attack on Iran'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Marking 1,000 days of war, IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir says the military must remain prepared for rapid escalation on every front.

'Iran continues to be the primary focus of our preparedness'

Shas distances itself from rabbi who criticized Chief of Staff

Shas has joined the wave of condemnations over the criticism from a haredi rabbi against Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Shas distances itself from rabbi who criticized Chief of Staff

1,000 days of war:

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir marks 1,000 days of combat with a multi-arena commanders' forum, says military at strategic crossroads, remains committed to learning from October 7 massacre while preparing for challenges ahead.

Zamir: 'Military is at a strategic crossroads'

Chief of Staff

'Agreement with Lebanon historic'

Chief of Staff Zamir addressed the ceasefire agreement signed with Beirut for the first time and sent a warning to Tehran and Hezbollah.

'Agreement with Lebanon historic'

'You wanted a ceasefire'

Cabinet clashes over Lebanon policy

Government ministers, security officials, clash over policy for handling Hezbollah threat in Lebanon; IDF Chief of Staff slams, 'You wanted a ceasefire.'

Cabinet clashes over Lebanon policy

'Time for action'

Chief of Staff adopts fallen commander's words

In a speech at the IDF Officers School, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir emphasized that the IDF faces significant challenges and that responsibility now passes to the new generation of officers.

Chief of Staff adopts fallen commander's words

Zamir to hesder yeshivas: We must integrate women into combat

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets hesder yeshiva rabbis regarding the integration of female combat soldiers in the Armored Corps, emphasizing the importance of joint service and accommodation of religious soldiers.

Zamir to hesder yeshivas: We must integrate women into combat

Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issue a rare joint statement

The Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and IDF Chief of Staff issue a joint statement following reports of restrictions placed on the IDF's freedom of action in Lebanon.

Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issue a rare joint statement

Chief of Staff in Lebanon

'Ceasefire is fragile, we're ready to renew fighting'

Chief of Staff Zamir conducts situational assessment tour in southern Lebanon.

'Ceasefire is fragile, we're ready to renew fighting'

Chief of Staff:

Female tank crew pilot program to move out of Armored Corps

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir decided that a pilot to integrate women into tank crews will be conducted under the Border Defense Corps rather than inside the Armored Corps.

Female tank crew pilot program to move out of Armored Corps

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir issues instructions to allow soldiers to take more vacations, undergo additional trainings.

IDF to utilize ceasefire for refreshing forces

Chief of Staff:

'We are prepared for fronts besides Lebanon'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with the Northern Command and stressed the need for offensive operations in Lebanon to wear down Hezbollah's southern front and improve future security arrangements.

'We are prepared for fronts besides Lebanon'

Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers

Zamir addressed for the 1st time the letter from heads of Hesder yeshivas opposing the integration of female combat soldiers into the Armored Corps.

Chief of Staff’s clarification on integration of female soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff:

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to return to Iran with a deeper strike while continuing operations against Hezbollah.

'The strike on Iran was preparation for a more powerful blow'

Following Iranian barrages

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

The call between Netanyahu and Trump concludes just after midnight. Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff holds a situational assessment, clarifying the IDF is ready to act once political approval is granted.

Netanyahu speaks with Trump, Chief of Staff warns of retaliation

Chief of Staff to northern leaders:

We are creating a new security reality

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets northern local leaders, stresses military is working intensely to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure, restore lasting security to the north.

We are creating a new security reality

IDF Chief of Staff:

There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

During a visit to the Haifa naval base, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Israel is prepared to resume operations against Iran if needed.

There is no ceasefire, we are maximizing our operational freedom

IDF tests new drone interception methods

IDF conducting operational trials on technological solutions for identifying and intercepting Hezbollah's explosive drones.

IDF tests new drone interception methods

Chief of Staff warns against attempts to politicize military

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir addressed a command course graduation and warned against politicizing the military, saying the army’s sole mission is protecting Israel and its citizens.

Chief of Staff warns against attempts to politicize military