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Eyal Zamir
Trump and Netanyahu unlikely to strike Iran before elections, but Israel fears surprise attack
With Israel's October 27 election and the US midterms on November 3 approaching, officials believe neither leader wants a new war; yet fears of Iranian miscalculation or attacks by Hezbollah and the Houthis have prompted heightened military readiness, as Israel warns Tehran of unprecedented retaliation
Itamar Eichner
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10.15.26
US explores Israeli strikes on Yemen's Houthis; IDF chief warns of election delay
After a deadly Houthi missile strike on Riyadh airport, US officials explored whether Israel could attack targets in Yemen; Eyal Zamir warned of escalation involving Iran and possible postponement of Israel's October 27 election, as footage emerges of the airport attack
Lior Ben Ari, Elisha Ben Kimon
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10.11.26
Iran war could force Israel to postpone election, IDF chief tells US officials
Zamir raised the scenario in talks with senior US officials as the IDF keeps the Israel Air Force and Military Intelligence on heightened readiness and builds new target lists in Iran; Trump says Washington will not strike Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
Elisha Ben Kimon
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10.08.26
IDF chief cancels US trip as Israel raises military alert across all fronts
Eyal Zamir was due to meet CENTCOM and Joint Chiefs leaders on Iran and other threats, but chose to remain in Israel amid a concrete warning Hamas intends to attempt abduction of soldiers in Gaza, rising West Bank violence and continued high alert over Iran
Yossi Yehoshua
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09.30.26
Herzog clears record of Elor Azaria, soldier convicted of killing wounded terrorist
Azaria was convicted of manslaughter after shooting a wounded Palestinian terrorist in Hebron in 2016; Herzog sided with Katz over IDF chief Zamir
Itamar Eichner
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09.19.26
Israel must capitalize on Saudi Arabia’s predicament
Opinion: The US is leaving room for Israel, hoping military cooperation will deepen ties and perhaps lead Saudi Arabia toward some form of Abraham Accords agreement
Smadar Perry
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09.17.26
‘Hamas has been defeated’: IDF chief Zamir delivers stark assessment in closed Gaza briefing
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says Hamas is a ‘defeated organization’ that no longer responds effectively to IDF strikes, while Military Intelligence warns it is recruiting, restoring governance and attempting to rebuild its capabilities
Amir Ettinger, Elisha Ben Kimon
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09.15.26
‘Blood libel’: IDF chief orders legal review, classified leak probe over NAZA film
Zamir says film deliberately distorts reality and puts Israeli troops at risk; military will examine legal action against those involved and possible unauthorized disclosure of classified material used in its production
Elisha Ben Kimon
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09.14.26
‘Coffers are empty’: Netanyahu seeks Lapid's backing as IDF budget crisis deepens
Opposition leader says he will back the spending increase only if Netanyahu scraps coalition allocations rather than raising taxes, as military officials warn delayed funds have already stalled procurement, cut reserve duty and threatened operational readiness
Moran Azulay
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09.14.26
Eyal Zamir after 18 months: six-front war, battlefield gains and mounting political pressure
Analysis: The IDF chief has overseen major operations against Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah while pushing a forward-defense doctrine, even as troop shortages, budget fights, senior appointments and the Haredi draft fuel mounting political pressure
Ron Ben-Yishai
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09.14.26
Why Israel is suddenly talking about Palestinian forces ‘turning their guns’ on Israelis
Netanyahu and ministers are increasingly raising fears that Palestinian security forces could turn their weapons on Israelis, but the IDF says it has no intelligence indicating such a plan and has already drilled for the scenario
Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi
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09.04.26
Dado Bar Kalifa named next IDF Central Command chief
Bar Kalifa will replace Avi Bluth in 2027, weeks after Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the move on live TV without coordinating with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir
Elisha Ben Kimon
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08.31.26
On edge of the abyss? Treasury warns IDF spending could swallow a third of Israel’s budget
Finance Ministry rejects military warnings of ‘empty coffers,’ saying NIS 15 billion is awaiting Knesset approval and accusing defense chiefs of wasteful spending
Gad Lior
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08.31.26
IDF warns budget freeze is pushing military readiness ‘to the edge’
Defense officials say $5.03 billion in agreed funding remains blocked, leaving shortages of Humvees and munitions and contributing to the collapse of a major Apache helicopter deal
Elisha Ben Kimon
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08.30.26
‘We’re dealing with empty coffers’: IDF chief takes aim at Treasury over funding
Zamir orders heightened readiness from Iran and Lebanon to Gaza and the West Bank, including preparations for immediate troop reinforcements, and says the military would maintain full operational staffing throughout the upcoming holidays
Elisha Ben Kimon
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08.27.26
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