Eyal Zamir

Following series of incidents:

IDF Chief of Staff orders a safety curfew

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir orders a safety curfew to be imposed in all IDF units, following several dangerous and fatal incidents that occurred in various units.

Chief of Staff:

'IDF won't allow disagreements to infiltrate its ranks'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir responds to petitions to end the war, says attempt to drag IDF into political disagreements 'inappropriate and will not be permitted.'

Chief of Staff:

'This is our duty – freedom!'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held the Passover Seder at the Mevo Dotan post in northern Samaria, together with troops who have been operating since the October 7th Massacre.

'Moved by what I’ve seen'

IDF Chief of Staff visits wounded soldiers

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Medical Center a spoke with the wounded, and listened to their stories.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'We caught the enemy by surprise, Rafah Brigade will be defeated'

The Chief of Staff toured the Golani and 188 Brigade combat areas on the Morag corridor in the Gaza Strip, praised the soldiers and approved the continuation of operational plans.

Chief of Staff on north border:

We continue strengthening defense while demonstrating initiative

LTG Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment on the Lebanese border and met with the commanders operating in the sector.

IDF Chief to female observers:

'You are the eyes of the nation, IDF failed but you didn't'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits the recruitment of female observers at the Tel HaShomer recruitment office, calls for equality in the burden of national service. 'Those who give more will receive more! Everyone must shoulder the burden of national security.'

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'The only thing that can stop us is the release of our hostages!'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir and ISA Director Ronen Bar visited the Tel al-Sultan area of the Gaza Strip, where they met with field commanders and were briefed on operational readiness.

Poll:

Significant increase in trust in the IDF and Chief of Staff

A new survey by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) reveals a significant increase in trust in the IDF and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

Hagari leaves the IDF:

'Keep the IDF above any argument or controversy'

IDF Chief of Staff bid farewell to outgoing IDF Spokesperson, RAdm. Daniel Hagari, and noted the complex period in which he served.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Israeli Navy

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Israeli Navy, stresses goal is 'to stop its enemies from disrupting everyday life for Israel's citizens and residents.'

After the confrontation

Katz and Zamir meet: 'We are working together'

Following the public exchange of statements, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir meet, discuss the escalation of military pressure in Gaza and stress: "We are working together in full cooperation."

Defense Minister:

'Chief of Staff's response was unnecessary'

Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir engaged in a heated exchange regarding the arrest of a reserve officer on Monday night.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held an operational situational assessment in Judea and Samaria and stressed that the mission to destroy Hamas is in effect in that region as well.

Defense Minister:

'Military pressure is affecting Hamas's position'

Defense Minister Israel Katz holds a security situational assessment with the IDF Chief of Staff, approves continuation of military operation in Gaza.

'Mission #1 - destroy Hamas'

MG Yaniv Asor assumes command of Southern Command

MG Yaniv Asor took over for MG Yaron Finkelman as commander of the Southern Command during a ceremony in the Gaza Strip.

Chief of Staff to commanders: Prepare for battle and war

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir meets senior IDF commanders, says the war is not over and they should be prepared for combat.

'On high alert year-round'

Chief of Staff cancels IDF leaves

Newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir announces dramatic move after investigations show Hamas took advantage of IDF leaves that resulted in fewer available personnel on October 7.

In first working meeting:

Zamir and Netanyahu discuss return to war

The new IDF Chief of Staff ordered the Southern Command commanding officer to make changes to the attack plan so that the next ground maneuver would be more effective.

Brigadier General Effie Defrin appointed as IDF Spokesman

Defrin, a combat commander, fought and was wounded in the Second Lebanon War. In his last position, he served as the commander of the IDF International Cooperation Division.

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IDF Chief of Staff tours Syrian buffer zone

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir visited and conducted a situational assessment in the buffer zone in Syria together with commanders.

New Chief of Staff announces surprise exercise

After unexpectedly conducting an exercise in Gaza during a visit to the Strip, newly-appointed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has ordered another surprise element to test the readiness of IDF forces to deal with infiltration scenarios into bases and outposts.

ANALYSIS:

New army chief ‘knows where the IDF needs to go’

Decisive victory the goal, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says.

Fake news:

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari was not fired or ordered to step down

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari initiated a meeting with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and asked to be promoted to Major General; when he was offered an additional position at his current rank.

Chief of Staff calls surprise exercise in Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir arrives in Gaza, calls surprise exercise. 'We must be ready for any scenario, it's not a question of 'if,' but of 'when' such an attack will happen.'

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari won't be promoted, will leave IDF

Joint statement by IDF states Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reached agreement with IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari for resignation within the coming weeks, exit from IDF.

Chief of Staff to troops:

'Always be ready and alert, you are our stop line'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with the soldiers of the Netzah Yehuda Battalion and conducted training exercises with them in the field.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We must defeat Hamas, we are preparing to return to battle'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met with local leaders in the Gaza envelope and pledged: 'The hostages are our top priority.'

New appointments in senior IDF positions

In a special appointment discussion, new appointments were made to senior command positions in the IDF, including commanders of brigades, military attachés and senior officers in the various directorates.

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Western Wall

Incoming Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits Western Wall with outgoing Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, praying for the welfare of the IDF's soldiers, the State of Israel, and the return of the hostages.

Chief of Staff Zamir:

'Hamas not yet defeated, mission is not yet complete

Incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir awarded rank of Lieutenant General as outgoing Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi steps down. Watch.

Head of Operations Directorate retires from IDF

In a meeting held between the head of the Operations Directorate, Maj. Gen. Oded Basyuk, and the incoming Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir, Basyuk requested to retire from the IDF after about four years in office.

Unseen force:

Israel preparing to conquer Gaza and eradicate Hamas

Incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly preparing more aggressive plan to deploy 50,000 troops to Gaza to defeat Hamas once and for all.

100s of hours, 0 personal findings

IDF to publish findings of 10.7 investigation

For the first time, the Israeli public will be presented with official explanations and findings regarding the causes and circumstances leading to the Hamas surprise attack. Findings regarding individual officers will not be published.

Netanyahu to Government:

'We are facing historic opportunities'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on his appointment as Chief of Staff, emphasized his offensive approach and noted the importance of historic opportunities facing Israel.

Eyal Zamir:

'Our enemies underestimate us, we will stand strong against them'

Incoming Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir delivered his first speech this evening in anticipation of his replacing Herzi Halevi at the head of the IDF.

Eyal Zamir to be named IDF Chief of Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, agree to appoint Major General (res.) Eyal Zamir to head the IDF. Zamir will take office next month.

Defense Minister:

'Next Chief of Staff must lead an offensive policy'

Defense Minister, Israel Katz, concludes a round of interviews with candidates for the IDF Chief of Staff position.

Defense Minister announces 3 candidates for next Chief of Staff

Minister Israel Katz says he will interview Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Director General of the Defense Ministry, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, and Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, to replace outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

The candidates to replace Chief of Staff Halevi

Three Major Generals in the IDF have been recommended as prominent candidates for the Chief of Staff position. One of them previously served as military secretary to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Political echelon estimates: IDF top brass to be replaced soon

The decision-makers' preferred candidate for IDF Chief of Staff is Eyal Zamir; if current Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is replaced, it is expected to take place during the break in the fighting, as the prisoner swap deal is implemented.

Report:

Security meeting called after discussion with Sara Netanyahu

Ministry of Defense Director General reportedly called an urgent security meeting after the strike on Netanayhu's Caesarea home following a discussion with the Prime Minister's wife. Defense Ministry: 'False claims.'

Made in Israel:

Ministry of Defense buys Israeli missile cruisers

The Ministry of Defense will acquire five advanced "Reshef" missile ships from Israel Shipyards, with a total value of approximately $780M (NIS 2.8B).

IMoD Director:

'AI isn't just another innovation, it's a complete game-changer'

The Director General at The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Maj. Gen. (Res.) Eyal Zamir opened the first International Defense-Tech Summit this morning.

Israel secures $8.7 billion US aid package for the war

Defense Ministry Dir. Gen. Eyal Zamir concludes negotiations in Washington for a package of $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement and $5.2 billion for air defense systems.

Strengthening ties:

Israeli defense delegation visits India

The delegation met with the Director General of the Indian Ministry of Defense, the Indian Chief of Staff, and the heads of the Indian Army's security arms.

Israeli delegation lands in US to discuss arms deal

Defense establishment officials are attempting to bring thousands of munitions for IAF aircraft, tank and artillery shells, armored vehicles, and additional equipment which would allow the IDF to continue the war in Gaza.

Defense Ministry speeds up payments to suppliers

Since the start of the war, the Defense Ministry has been taking a number of steps to add billions of shekels to the Israeli economy.

Israel to become AI powerhouse, vows Defense Ministry director

Israel to deploy Iron Beam laser protection system as added layer of air defense.

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

Why are two IDF generals in the U.S. 'in-between' appointments?

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

'If Iran achieves nuclear breakout tomorrow, Israel will act'

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.'

US military working with Israel to counter Iran

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

Deputy Chief of Staff participates in NATO conference

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

General Eyal Zamir to be deputy IDF chief of staff

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

'We will destroy all of Hamas's tunnels'

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

'Hamas is strategically challenged'

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

'Terror tunnel harms Gaza'

Commander of Southern Command visits terror tunnel site

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

Mujahedeen Brigades threaten OC Southern Command Eyal Zamir

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

Officer responsible for losing classified plans imprisoned

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