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הרמטכ״ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר, בהערכת מצב בפיקוד הצפון

Sirens in greater Tel Aviv, Sharon and Shfela; Tehran, Beirut hit in waves of strikes; IDF vows campaign will continue until Lebanon threat removed

IDF continues strikes in Iran, Air Force has dropped 2,500 munitions so far; bombings continue against Hezbollah targets after it joined the fighting; chief of staff warns of 'many days of combat'

Ron Crissy | 03.02.26

הרמטכ״ל אייל זמיר בבור חיל האוויר בעת היציאה למתקפה בדוחא

IDF chief speaks with Arab counterparts after Iran attacks, aims to strengthen regional defense alliance

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir holds talks with Gulf military chiefs as Iran strikes targets in their territory; UAE shuts embassy in Tehran and recalls diplomats, calling attacks on civilian sites a violation of sovereignty

Nadav Eyal, Lior Ben Ari | 03.01.26

IDF chief says unprecedented campaign ahead, difficult test awaits Israel

Zamir said that despite previous setbacks, Iran had not abandoned its goals, including advancing its nuclear program, rebuilding and accelerating ballistic missile production and destabilizing the region by arming and funding proxy groups

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.28.26

Israel on edge over Iran — but not unprepared

As tensions with Iran raise the risk of multi-front escalation, Israeli officials stress robust air defenses, US backing and hard-earned battlefield experience that leave the country alert — and ready

Yoav Zitun | 02.26.26

פעילות כוחות חטיבת אלכסנדרוני במבצע ״לב אמיץ״

IDF delays reservist leave cuts after backlash

More than 600 reservists sign petition over retroactive reduction of transition and preparation days; chief of staff freezes plan for two months as military seeks additional funding from Finance Ministry

Yoav Zitun, Gal Ganot | 02.19.26

After Bnei Brak riots, IDF chief Zamir slams police for failing to protect soldiers

Zamir spoke with the two female soldiers who had to flee the city, adding that 'a reality in which IDF soldiers cannot move freely within the State of Israel is intolerable'

Gal Ganot | 02.15.26

הרמטכ״ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר, קיים היום (ו׳) הערכת מצב וסיור שטח ברפיח שברצועת עזה

IDF chief in Rafah: 'Ready to shift to offensive, not giving up on Gaza demilitarization'

After clashes in southern Gaza, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a situation assessment in Rafah, said there is 'no immunity for terror' and reaffirmed the goal of fully demilitarizing Gaza and disarming Hamas, as the IDF said it is monitoring the region and prepared on all fronts

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.14.26

Reservists threaten to shutdown highways over draft bill as IDF chief calls for more soldiers

Ultra-Orthodox activists launch hotlines to thwart draft arrests, while a new Haredi battalion completes its first major drill and lawmakers push ahead with legislation exempting yeshiva students from service

Shilo Freid, Gal Ganot, Yoav Zitun | 02.11.26

מעמד זיכרון במחנה נחל עוז לציון יום השנתיים ל-7/10

After delay, IDF slow to award war citations amid fears of politicization

Senior officers warn the timing and process of awarding commendations could deepen divisions, as committees set criteria for acts of bravery during the Oct. 7 attack and the prolonged fighting in Gaza and southern Lebanon

Yoav Zitun | 02.05.26

Israel to Washington: ‘Without a strike, you’ll look weak’

Israel’s ‘worst-case scenario’ on Iran and a warning to Washington: ‘Without a strike, you’ll look weak’

As tensions peak, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held secret strategic talks in Washington on possible action against Iran; Israel fears talks may fail unless Trump drops missile demands and focuses only on the nuclear issue

Itamar Eichner | 02.01.26

Report: IDF chief traveled to US, held talks with officials amid Iran tensions

Visit comes as Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a fresh warning to Washington, saying any attack would trigger a wider conflict

Yossi Yehoshua | 02.01.26

IDF creates new role of chief of staff adviser on Haredi affairs

The IDF chief appointed Col. Avinoam Emunah, founder of the Hashmonaim Brigade, as his new adviser on Haredi affairs amid army efforts to enlist Haredim and as the government advances legislation to exempt them from service

Shilo Freid, Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.25.26

IDF plans postwar future amid US aid cut fears and election uncertainty

More than two years after Oct. 7, and amid election and budget risks, the IDF launches a new five-year plan, preparing for a massive force buildup as a possible alternative to US aid, despite no guaranteed funding

Yoav Zitun | 01.12.26

IDF chief to Netanyahu: decide who will rule Gaza if stabilization force fails, Hamas may recover

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned that if a US-backed international stabilization force fails to disarm Hamas, Israel could face renewed Hamas recovery unless a clear decision is made on who will govern Gaza afterward

Amir Ettinger | 01.01.26

זמיר בפורום המטה הכללי. נזהר מלעורר עליו את חמתם של כ"ץ ונתניהו | צילום: דובר צה"ל

IDF chief gathers senior officers to reassess intelligence ‘conceptions’

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir convened 20 generals and senior officers for a study day aimed at improving General Staff performance and readiness for future surprises; an intelligence officer told participants that a guiding 'conception' is valid as long as it aligns with the adversary’s underlying thinking

Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.27.25

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