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War-battered northern leaders demand decisive Hezbollah plan from IDF chief

Northern officials pressed Zamir for clear war goals, warning past conflicts allowed Hezbollah to rearm as cross-border fire and infiltration threats continue along the Lebanon border

Yair Kraus | 03.06.26

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

'More surprises ahead': IDF chief Zamir signals escalation as war enters a new phase

IDF chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir praised the thousands who planned the Iran strike in secrecy, said air force pilots 'cleared the way to Tehran within 24 hours,' vowed to intensify attacks on the regime’s foundations and to keep pursuing Hezbollah’s disarmament

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.05.26

Special units may be operating in Iran: 'Carrying out missions that could ignite the imagination'

Air Force chief says in letter to regular, reserve personnel that 'fighters from Air Force’s special units are currently carrying out extraordinary missions that could ignite the imagination'; In 12-day war ground commando forces operated covertly in Iran

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.04.26

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

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