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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

טראמפ: ״אנחנו מאוד קרובים להסכם״, נתניהו בראיון לפוקס ניוז

'He’s obsessed': Netanyahu clings to Gaza push as diplomatic isolation deepens

Opinion: With international recognition of Palestine growing and allies turning critical, Netanyahu presses ahead to take over Gaza City, defying warnings from Israel’s top brass and risking further isolation — relying on Donald Trump as his sole supportive world leader

Nadav Eyal | 08.12.25

Group pursuing IDF soldiers seeks ICC arrest warrants against chief of staff, officers

The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court in The Hague targeting IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and other senior officers over an air strike that killed Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif, who Israel says was a Hamas commander in Jabaliya: 'Killing journalists is not an accident'

Itamar Eichner | 08.12.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפגישה עם חברי פורום המטה הכללי של צה"ל, עם הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר, לקראת יום הזיכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ולנפגעי פעולות האיבה

Katz-Zamir faceoff signals political interference in military, risks Gaza offensive

At the core is not an effort to improve senior command, but rather an attempt to diminish the chief of staff’s authority and possibly force his resignation, paving the way to appoint someone aligned with the ruling Likud party and its 'full right-wing' government

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.12.25

Katz blocks IDF chief's choices for top commands amid tensions over war

IDF says it is the Chief of Staff's prerogative to name officers for senior positions, critically needed to be filled, pushing back against the defense minister's efforts to intervene

Yoav Zitun | 08.12.25

Reservist fatigue, hostage risks and global pressure complicate Gaza conquest plans

IDF faces critical decisions on when and how many reservists to mobilize for the planned Gaza ground offensive; Chief of Staff Zamir insists on strict limits, including avoiding attacks near hostages, as preparations remain slow

Yoav Zitun | 08.11.25

Gaza conquest plan risks more than it could gain

Opinion: Cabinet’s plan to conquer Gaza is a strategic mistake that risks hostages, fatigues troops and fuels internal divisions; IDF Chief of Staff Zamir’s warnings highlight the dangers of pursuing an unrealistic military conquest

Yossi Yehoshua | 08.10.25

Cabinet backs full Gaza takeover despite IDF chief’s objections

Ministers approve Netanyahu’s Gaza plan after clashes with army chief Zamir, who warned of troop fatigue and risk to hostages; Gaza City takeover to start, with Oct. 7 set as evacuation deadline under five war-end principles

Itamar Eichner | 08.08.25

Full conquest of Gaza will jeopardize hostages, IDF chief tells Cabinet

As Cabinet prepares to vote on Gaza take over, Zamir also warns full conquest would come at significant cost to the military’s strength, readiness; Netanyahu rejects approach, arguing that the current strategy failed to produce results: 'I don’t want to preserve Hamas — I want to defeat it'

Itamar Eichner | 08.07.25

Netanyahu says Israel will not annex Gaza as Cabinet set to vote on full military occupation

PM tells Indian media territory would be ruled by transitional authority after Hamas defeat; IDF chief Zamir set to recommend against move, with officials telling NYT that troops unfit for task due to fatigue after nearly two years of war

Itamar Eichner | 08.07.25

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