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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

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

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

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

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