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IDF chief transfers command of Military Advocate General’s Corps amid leak probe

Eyal Zamir assigned Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa, head of the Manpower Directorate, to temporarily lead the Military Advocate General’s Corps until incoming chief Itay Ofir assumes office, as the corps’ senior officers remain under investigation

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.07.25

IDF chief freezes plan to scale back forces in West Bank after Shin Bet warning

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir halted a planned reduction of defense forces in the West Bank after Shin Bet reported foiling more than 1,200 terror attacks this year; Minister Orit Strock said the plan violated a cabinet decision

Elisha Ben Kimon, Amir Ettinger | 11.07.25

Fallen soldier's remains held in same Rafah tunnels as trapped Hamas terrorists, officials confirm

Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains are believed to be held in the same Rafah tunnel network where some 200 Hamas operatives are trapped; IDF chief says no safe passage without their unarmed withdrawal and Goldin’s return

Yossi Yehoshua | 11.05.25

Katz taps ex-Defense Ministry legal adviser as next IDF top lawyer

Former attorney general candidate Itai Ofir, backed by IDF chief Zamir, appointed amid Sde Teiman fallout; defense minister cites need for outsider due to serious allegations against top military prosecutors

Yoav Zitun, Liran Tamari | 11.04.25

Inside the IDF legal scandal: missing phone, internal leaks, and fears of a ‘Pandora’s box’

Police are investigating allegations of misconduct among senior figures in Israel’s Military Advocate General’s office following the arrest of outgoing chief Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi; Sources warn sensitive materials could expose wider issues beyond the unit

Yoav Zitun | 11.03.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר ביקר ביחידה 9900 עם ראש אמ"ן

IDF chief to receive probe findings on Oct. 7 failures as major military shake-up looms

After months of review, a panel led by senior IDF officials will present its findings to IDF Chief Eyal Zamir, who must decide the fate of senior officers, including the Intelligence Directorate head Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder

Yossi Yehoshua | 10.24.25

Former hostage Matan Angrest to IDF chief: I want to return to combat duty

Hours after meeting with Zamir, Angrest attended his commander Capt. Daniel Peretz’s funeral, vowing to return to Gaza to recover the body of slain hostage Staff Sgt. Itay Chen

Nadav Eyal | 10.17.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ והרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב

Tensions erupt between Katz, Zamir over IDF appointments as Israel debates Gaza ceasefire

As ceasefire and hostage deal talks continue, Defense Minister Katz’s ban on promotions for Oct. 7 officers collides with the IDF’s need to appoint Brig. Gen. Omer Tishler as new Air Force chief while reviewing Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder’s future

Yossi Yehoshua | 10.05.25

הרמטכ"ל בסיור בנקודה המערבית במסדרון נצרים

IDF chief holds surprise drill on Gaza beach ahead of expected withdrawal: 'Campaign isn't over'

During visit to westernmost point of the Nitsarim corridor, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Israel would not return to the days before Oct. 7 and warned that if diplomacy fails, the IDF is ready to resume fighting in Gaza

Yoav Zitun | 10.05.25

IDF halts Gaza offensive as Netanyahu orders pause following Trump’s call

Following Trump’s demand to stop strikes after Hamas accepted part of his peace plan, Netanyahu ordered a halt to operations in Gaza; The IDF shifted to a defensive position, preparing to implement the plan’s first phase

Yoav Zitun | 10.04.25

IDF braces for 'twilight days' of Gaza war as US pushes ceasefire plan

Army chief Zamir tours troops in Gaza, warning of Hamas attempts to score last-minute gains as Israel weighs a US-backed proposal for hostages, prisoner releases and disarmament; Hamas signals sharp opposition, calling terms a 'declaration of defeat'

Yoav Zitun | 09.30.25

IDF pushes deeper into Gaza City with slow, methodical ground campaign

IDF is advancing slowly into Gaza City in Operation Gideon’s Chariots II, combining daily airstrikes, ambushes and engineering work; troops are flattening buildings, building logistics hubs and preparing for clashes with Hamas tunnel networks

Yoav Zitun | 09.28.25

הרמטכ״ל רב אלוף אייל זמיר בסיור והערכת מצב ב דרום העיר עזה

IDF chief to Gaza residents: Rebel against Hamas, they cause your suffering

Zamir also honored Maj. Shahar Bozaglo, killed this week when an RPG struck his tank in southern Gaza City; 'Since October 7, he fought bravely and with devotion for the security of the State of Israel'

Yoav Zitun | 09.24.25

Zamir responds to clash with Netanyahu: 'IDF serves the people; I must present all risks'

The IDF chief of staff said that 'all the risks and opportunities were presented to the political echelon; we are deepening the achievement'; IDF spokesman estimated it would take many months to seize and clear Gaza City: 'Hamas has built the largest human shield in history there'; Watch IDF ground troops enter Gaza City

Gal Ganot, Yoav Zitun | 09.16.25

הרמטכ״ל עם הכוחות המתמרנים בהעמקת הפעולה בעיר עזה

IDF chief sets Gaza City priorities: 'Most important mission to free hostages, dismantle Hamas'

With the start of the ground phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots II, Zamir visits Gaza City and clarifies: 'The operation is important to carry out the moral mission to return the hostages and dismantle Hamas’ military and governing capabilities in the enclave'; Defense chief Katz warns the last Gaza commander: 'If Izz al-Din al-Haddad continues on Sinwar’s path, Gaza will become a killer's grave'

Yoav Zitun | 09.16.25

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