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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

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ, ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו והרמטכ"ל רא"ל אייל זמיר

IDF adopts ‘War of Revival’ name at Netanyahu’s request

Military will use the name ‘War of Revival’ in official settings after PM pressed for the change, a move that has drawn criticism from some bereaved families

Yoav Zitun | 12.26.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר רוקד עם עם חיילים מיחידת החשמונאים

IDF chief lights Hanukkah candles, dances with Haredi brigade: ‘modern day Maccabees’

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir praised troops from the IDF’s Haredi Hasmonean Brigade, saying they prove combat service can be combined with a Haredi lifestyle as the military seeks to expand ultra-Orthodox enlistment amid growing manpower needs

Shilo Freid | 12.21.25

IDF chief names pick for Navy commander amid deepening standoff with defense minister

Eyal Zamir publicly urged the swift appointment of Maj. Gen. Eyal Harel as the next commander of the Israeli Navy, spotlighting an ongoing dispute with Defense Minister Israel Katz that has delayed several senior military nominations

Yoav Zitun | 12.21.25

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir

Katz, Zamir reach compromise on Oct. 7 probes as Air Force chief appointment hangs in balance

After public dispute over Turgeman report, defense minister and IDF chief agree to merge military probes into Oct. 7 failures, appoint defense establishment comptroller as observer and preserve top candidate for Air Force chief

Yoav Zitun | 12.10.25

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir says 'Yellow Line is Israel's new border' during Gaza tour

Although according to the Trump plan Israel is supposed to withdraw from the line that separates Hamas-controlled areas from Israeli-controlled zones, Eyal Zamir said that it will serve as a 'forward defensive line for our communities and a line of operational activity'

Yoav Zitun | 12.07.25

IDF chief urges independent state inquiry into Oct. 7 failures amid tensions with defense minister

Zamir says the military alone cannot bear full blame for Oct. 7, urging a state commission to probe political–military decision-making, failed intelligence warnings and why Hamas’s attack plan was never fully analyzed or acted upon

Yoav Zitun | 12.05.25

Katz blocks promotion of senior IDF officer over protest activity

Defense minister says he would not advance Col. (res.) German Giltman, saying Brothers in Arms activist had encouraged refusal to serve; Giltman, former armored corps commander and ex-defense attaché in Moscow, denies wrongdoing

Yoav Zitun | 12.05.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ ושר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בסיור משותף ביו"ש

Finance Ministry wins budget battle after IDF sought 140 billion shekels, gets 'only' 112 billion

In significant policy step that contradicts position of IDF chief Zamir, Katz decided to cut annual reserve call-up from about 60,000 to 40,000 service members

Yoav Zitun | 12.05.25

IDF chief taps former Haredi COVID czar to probe intel on Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plans

Zamir appointed Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa to review the long-ignored 'Jericho Wall' document as the IDF launches a broad effort to enforce lessons from Oct. 7

Yoav Zitun | 12.04.25

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