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Israel’s ‘shift in approach’ to Gaza: timing, hostages, offensive — and the Trump model

Explainer: IDF faces critical decision on tactics, including fate of hostages and mounting strain on reservists, all while Hamas refuses to buckle in ceasefire negotiations without a permanent end to war

Itamar Eichner, Alon Strimling | 05.05.25

Security Cabinet approves expanding Gaza offensive, call-up of reserve troops

Ministers also approve outline for future distribution of aid to enclave over objection of Itamar Ben-Gvir, who suggests Hamas warehouses he says store aid in abundance should be bombed

Itamar Eichner | 05.05.25

IDF chief says military prepared to expand war to bring hostages home

Speaking at a ceremony honoring outstanding service of soldiers Zamir highlights importance of unity among troops at a time of societal divisions

Itamar Eichner | 05.01.25

'Our actions will speak for themselves': IDF chief pledges to secure release of hostages, honor fallen

On the eve of Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, Eyal Zamir says in a letter to IDF forces, 'We will act decisively to secure our future and return our brothers and sisters held captive by the enemy'

Yoav Zitun | 04.29.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בטקס הצעדה לחללי צה"ל בהר הרצל

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir on Mt. Herzl: We have 'moral obligation to return our hostages'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir addressed the memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers, pledging to honor them by uniting the nation and returning captives home; Zamir emphasized the IDF’s role as a moral compass and a source of resilience for Israeli society; since last year’s Memorial Day,318 additional soldiers have been added to the list of Israel’s fallen; Since 1860, the number of fallen soldiers stands at 25,419

Liran Tamari | 04.28.25

Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say

Commentary: Officials say Qatar's role in hostage talks is emboldening Hamas to raise demands; as negotiations stall and IDF battles intensify, ministers, backed by the prime minister, shift blame toward the chief of staff

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.27.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב וסיור שטח במרחב רפיח ברצועת עזה

IDF warns of Gaza escalation if no progress made in hostage talks

Mossad director David Barnea to meet with Qatar's Mohammed Al Thani, in first meeting since removal from negotiation team

Moran Azulay, Yoav Zitun | 04.24.25

פינוי עובדי האו"ם שנפצעו בהתקפה בעיר עזה

IDF confirms forces killed UN employee in Gaza last month

Military says that following investigation of incident in Deir al-Balah, it had concluded that the casualty resulted from tank fire; findings to be shared with UN representatives

Yoav Zitun | 04.24.25

Smotrich: PM responsible for stagnating war, warns aid must not reach Hamas

IDF chief says troops would not be tasked with food delivery to civilians, Finance Minister tells him he will do what he is told during a security cabinet meeting

Moran Azulay | 04.23.25

IDF chief Zamir warns of troop shortages, questions scope of Gaza war aims

Officials say military chief has warned Netanyahu and cabinet that military-only strategies cannot fulfill all national objectives in Gaza, particularly in the absence of a complementary diplomatic track

Yoav Zitun | 04.14.25

IDF chief Zamir finds himself between multi-front war and internal rift

Opinion: Barely a month into the job, the military chief must navigate the ongoing war in Gaza, potential flareups in the West Bank, Turkish moves in Syria—and now, growing calls from reservists to end the fighting

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.11.25

הרמטכ״ל רב-אלוף אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב וסיור שטח במרחב ציר מורג שברצועת עזה

IDF chief calls on soldiers to defeat Rafah Brigade, declared destroyed 6 months ago

Zamir previously dismissed declarations of 'defeat,' emphasizing in his inaugural address that they were premature; 'You returned to operate in the Gaza Strip ... in an operation that caught the enemy by surprise',

Yoav Zitun | 04.08.25

Ministers slam IDF over planned resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza

Military says acting 'in accordance with directives from the political echelon' and ensuring no supplies reach Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 04.07.25

Gaza deadlock could end Israeli military rule

The government faces mounting pressure from within and abroad as it considers deeper involvement in Gaza following renewed fighting and hostage negotiations

Keren Setton/The Media Line | 03.26.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר ברפיח, בצל החזרה ללחימה בעזה

IDF chief appoints external team to review military's internal Oct 7 investigations

Group will be led by Maj. Gen. (res.) Sami Turgeman, former head of IDF Ground Forces Command and former commander of Southern Command

Yoav Zitun | 03.22.25

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