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Netanyahu clings to his line while the hostages fade

Opinion: Even if no hostages were alive in Gaza, the city’s conquest might not be worth the cost; but hostages remain, and Israel’s government has no right to condemn them to death while refusing a deal that could bring them home

Nahum Barnea | 09.01.25

Netanyahu to IDF chief: Military briefings to the media harm combat morale

Prime minister demands IDF stop media briefings, calling them 'undemocratic' and damaging to morale; Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir presented a proposed deal with Hamas despite Netanyahu’s objections, sparking tension at the security cabinet

Amir Ettinger | 09.01.25

ביבי בנימין נתניהו, הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר על רקע הפגנות לשחרור החטופים

IDF chief backs hostage deal in cabinet despite Netanyahu’s refusal to hold vote

Prime Minister Netanyahu blocked a vote on a partial deal with Hamas to return 10 hostages and 18 bodies, but IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir pushed the plan in the cabinet, sparking anger from families and ministers

Amir Ettinger | 09.01.25

פעילות כוחות צוות הקרב של חטיבת הנח״ל בצפון רצועת עזה

IDF admits 'Operation Gideon's Chariots' faltered due to slow pace, lack of decisiveness

An internal IDF document reveals operational shortcomings in Gaza, citing poor planning, limited maneuvering, and reliance on deterrence rather than decisive action against Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 08.31.25

IDF chief warns Hamas leaders abroad: 'We will reach them too'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir signals that the remaining Hamas leadership overseas is now in Israel’s crosshairs, vowing continued strikes and hostage recovery efforts

Yoav Zitun | 08.31.25

פעילי מחאה שפכו צבע אדום מול בית הרמטכ"ל

'Rivers of blood' protest outside IDF chief's home

Protesters, including soldiers in the reserves, poured red paint outside the home of IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir "as a sign of the rivers of blood that will be spilled" if Israel goes to conquer Gaza City

Roi Rubinstein | 08.28.25

IDF delays release of October 7 probe findings due to new Gaza op preparations

IDF leadership has postponed publication of its investigation into the October 7 failures, with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and a panel led by Sami Turgeman citing the need to keep commanders focused on an imminent large-scale Gaza operation

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.27.25

IDF chief signals readiness, Netanyahu delays and next round of hostage talks remains uncertain

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir says conditions for hostage release are ready, but Israel has yet to respond to Hamas’ proposal; families demand action as Netanyahu delays, and the location and timing of the next negotiation round remain uncertain

Itamar Eichner | 08.24.25

Israel weighs Gaza City offensive as hostage dilemma, humanitarian risks loom

Analysis: The IDF debates plans for a ground push into Gaza City, weighing troop deployments, mass evacuations and underground combat; success hinges not only on battlefield gains but on managing hostages and humanitarian fallout

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.17.25

IDF chief: Next phase of Gaza ground operations to begin soon

Zamir said Operation Gideon's Chariots has severely weakened Hamas, stripping it of key capabilities; he described the offensive as part of a long-term, multi-theater strategy to target Hamas and the broader regional axis, including Iran

Yoav Zitun | 08.17.25

IDF chief, Defense Minister meet following public clash over appointments

Prior to the meeting, Eyal Zamir called for mutual trust and full cooperation between political and military echelons, outlined preparations to deepen operations in Gaza, warned Iran it would face Israel again if threatened

Yoav Zitun | 08.14.25

Gaza takeover plan could see 100,000 reservists mobilized, IDF estimates

Following Cabinet approval, Eyal Zamir authorizes core concept for capturing Gaza City; deep ground offensive expected to continue well into 2026

Yoav Zitun | 08.14.25

Outgoing IDF Northern Command chief: Evacuating the north was a grave mistake

Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin, ending his tenure after leading the fight against Hezbollah in war, says Israel must never again face a threat forcing tens of thousands from their homes, calling it a failure shared by him and past commanders

Eitan Glikman, Niv Shaiovich | 08.13.25

הרמטכ״ל אישר את הרעיון המרכזי לתכנית ההתקפה בעזה

IDF chief approves 'main concept' of Gaza conquest plan

Decision made in meeting with IDF General Staff forum and amid tension between Zamir and Defense Minister Katz over pending military appointments; IDF: plan was approved 'in accordance with the guidance of the political echelon'

Yoav Zitun | 08.13.25

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

Defense minister accuses IDF chief of harming officers as promotions stalled

Katz claimed that Zamir is trying to 'change procedures - perhaps on the advice of a group of anti-government consultants stirring the pot,' and said that the IDF is supposed to recommend the appointment of officers, not decide on them

Yoav Zitun | 08.13.25

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