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There are 2 possible scenarios for Israel now that Gaza war has resumed

Analysis: Israel’s renewed Gaza offensive shifts focus to dismantling Hamas’ political and civil infrastructure, leveraging US support and halting humanitarian aid to weaken the terror group’s grip on power

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.19.25

הרמטכ"ל, רא"ל אייל זמיר בסיור שטח ברצועת עזה

IDF chief cancels all holiday leaves for soldiers, citing October 7 failures

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir changes the long-standing military protocol that grants large-scale leave during holidays — one of the lessons learned from October 7, saying the dramatic move aims to ensure there is no day in the year when a significant portion of the IDF is on standby

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.10.25

IDF appoints new military spokesperson as Hagari closes tenure

Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin is a veteran tank commander who was severely wounded in 2006 Lebanon War; most recently, he served as head of military’s international cooperation unit

Yoav Zitun | 03.09.25

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir

IDF chief Zamir blocks spokesperson Hagari's promotion, says will retire

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has axes Daniel Hagari's military advancement and announces his departure within weeks; decision comes after months of tensions surrounding Hagari’s outspoken remarks

Yoav Zitun | 03.07.25

'You're under attack by Hamas': IDF chief Eyal Zamir launches term with surprise Gaza drill

Newly appointed IDF chief of staff wastes no time making his mark, launching a surprise military drill near Gaza on his first day; with war still unresolved, top commander is pushing for combat readiness and urgent structural changes within the army

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.07.25

New IDF chief approves Gaza attack plans, as Israel prepares for escalating conflict

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir approved new attack plans on his first day in office; As Hamas continues to regroup, Israeli assessments indicate that once military operations resume, they will be difficult to halt; Meanwhile, IDF forces are expected to face operational restrictions in the field, while Hamas has learned from previous battles and reinforced its defenses

Yoav Zitun | 03.07.25

From the tank to the top: Eyal Zamir’s journey to IDF chief of staff

A decorated Armored Corps officer and former deputy chief of staff, the 24th IDF chief is known for his strategic vision and commitment to ground forces; he takes on the role amid an ongoing war and possible renewed fighting in Gaza

Ron Crissy | 03.06.25

הרמטכ"ל הנכנס, אייל זמיר, בטקס הענקת הדרגות

Shattered military and many challenges await IDF's new chief of staff

Analysis: Nine months into his tenure, outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi leaves behind an army grappling with its darkest moment; new IDF chief Eyal Zamir will need to navigate a fractured institution and restore public trust so viscerally eroded following October 7

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.05.25

New IDF chief Zamir: 'Hamas has not yet been defeated'

The former tank officer comes into office with wide range of crises and challenges: Threat of renewed fighting in Gaza, hostage deal and U.S. coordination over possible strike in Iran

Yoav Zitun | 03.05.25

Report: Senior Hezbollah Radwan Force commander killed in Israeli drone strike

Footage shows vehicle engulfed in flames after airstrike; incoming IDF chief Zamir assesses military readiness in Gaza, Jenin and Lebanon

Sivan Hilaie, Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 03.04.25

Preparing to resume war? Incoming IDF chief summons top officers amid hostage deal stalemate

Amid cease-fire end and Hamas’ refusal to extend talks, incoming IDF chief Eyal Zamir summons top commanders to Southern Command; White House backs Israel’s halt to Gaza aid, saying it negotiated 'in good faith' and will support its next steps

Yossi Yehoshua | 03.02.25

תיעוד מהלחימה בשלושת מעוזי הטרור שהוכרעו על ידי כוחות חטיבת כפיר

How next IDF chief of staff must reconnect with field commanders

Opinion: Incoming IDF chief faces tough challenges after Herzi Halevi’s resignation—rebuilding forces, boosting recruitment and refining decision-making; bridging gaps between senior and field commanders while adapting to Israel’s evolving security landscape is key

Col. (res.) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 02.10.25

The real challenge of the IDF's incoming chief of staff: A change in perception

'An army of galloping horses': Eyal Zamir, who will succeed Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, will be required not only to strive for decisive victory on all fronts but also to put the IDF back on its proper footing and enable it to be a determined and victorious army, something it knows how to be | Commentary

Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi | 02.03.25

Incoming IDF Chief of Staff: '2025 will continue to be a year of combat'

Eyal Zamir, set to become the 24th IDF chief of staff, said Israeli will produce its own weapons and emphasized the need to reduce reliance on foreign arms; He faces major challenges, including Gaza, Iran and integration of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.02.25

New IDF chief faces tough task of rebuilding military amid war

Architect of Israel’s wartime arms race now faces new battle—balancing draft exemption debate as combat units lack troops and reserve turnout drops; with war dragging past 16 months, Eyal Zamir must brace for fresh rounds against Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 02.02.25

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