Eyal Zamir

The IDF's new chief of staff: Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi

Defence Minister Gantz chose to recommend Halevi over Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The decision first needs to pass government approval

Both are waiting to find out if they'll be appointed the next Chief of Staff - and meanwhile, receiving a full IDF salary.

Former deputy chief of staff also warns at conference in US of threat from Gaza: 'Only a matter of time until the next round of fighting.'

Senior IDF official meets with senior US military, Dep. of Defense, officials.

Major General Eyal Zamir holds meetings with heads of regional and NATO militaries to discuss existing cooperation, strategic issues.

General Eyal Zamir to be appointed deputy IDF chief of staff. Zamir was seen as Netanyahu's favorite for military's top job.

Head of the IDF's Southern Command discusses terror tunnel which the IDF demolished over the weekend.

IDF commander says situation in Gaza will improve after Hamas returns captive Israelis, fallen soldiers' bodies.

Major General Eyal Zamir visits tunnel site and praises forces in the field 'for precise action to thwart tunnel'.

Gaza terrorists publish video of Zamir at southern border with telescopic sight trained on him. 'General Zamir within sniper unit range'.

IDF imprisons officer for 28 days after a top-secret document detailing IDF war plans against Hamas 'stolen' from Southern Command.

IDF uncovers more Gaza terrorist tunnels inside residential buildings and mosques.

Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, commander of the Caracal mixed-gender battalion, suspended over 'inappropriate relationship' with female soldier.

Head of IDF Southern Command says soldiers who kill terrorists and abide by the rules of engagement are supported by command.

Southern Command chief, Eyal Zamir, at a conference for southern residents explained that Hamas is preparing for the next round of fighting.