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Report: Senior Hezbollah Radwan Force commander killed in Israeli drone strike

Footage shows vehicle engulfed in flames after airstrike; incoming IDF chief Zamir assesses military readiness in Gaza, Jenin and Lebanon

Sivan Hilaie, Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 03.04.25

'October 7 was not an accident—it was a disease that spread through the military'

Commander of military intelligence Unit 8200 says IDF probe into failures leading to massacre overlooked key questions about its root causes; 'We did not see Hamas as an army, so we allowed it to remain at our border'

Yossi Yehoshua | 02.26.25

תיעוד מהלחימה בשלושת מעוזי הטרור שהוכרעו על ידי כוחות חטיבת כפיר

How next IDF chief of staff must reconnect with field commanders

Opinion: Incoming IDF chief faces tough challenges after Herzi Halevi’s resignation—rebuilding forces, boosting recruitment and refining decision-making; bridging gaps between senior and field commanders while adapting to Israel’s evolving security landscape is key

Col. (res.) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 02.10.25

The real challenge of the IDF's incoming chief of staff: A change in perception

'An army of galloping horses': Eyal Zamir, who will succeed Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, will be required not only to strive for decisive victory on all fronts but also to put the IDF back on its proper footing and enable it to be a determined and victorious army, something it knows how to be | Commentary

Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi | 02.03.25

Incoming IDF Chief of Staff: '2025 will continue to be a year of combat'

Eyal Zamir, set to become the 24th IDF chief of staff, said Israeli will produce its own weapons and emphasized the need to reduce reliance on foreign arms; He faces major challenges, including Gaza, Iran and integration of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.02.25

New IDF chief faces tough task of rebuilding military amid war

Architect of Israel’s wartime arms race now faces new battle—balancing draft exemption debate as combat units lack troops and reserve turnout drops; with war dragging past 16 months, Eyal Zamir must brace for fresh rounds against Hamas

Yoav Zitun | 02.02.25

מנכ"ל משרד הביטחון, אלוף (מיל') אייל זמיר

Israel's next IDF chief of staff: Eyal Zamir

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have chosen Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, director general of the Defense Ministry, to be the first Chief of Staff to come from the Armored Corps since David (Dado) Elazar in the early 1970s; Next month, he will replace Herzi Halevi, who congratulated Zamir: 'I am sure he will lead the IDF forward'

Yoav Zitun | 02.01.25

Katz to begin selection process for next IDF chief of staff

After Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi announced his retirement, defense minister will begin interviewing candidates Sunday for next IDF chief; Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir and Maj. Gen. (res.) Tamir Yadai shortlisted

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.22.25

הרמטכ”ל הרצי הלוי מדליק נרות חנוכה במרכז “חוזרים לחיים” בשיבא

IDF chief of staff resigns; 'Failings of military on October 7 will haunt me for life'

Herzi Halevi says informed defense minister of his intention to end his tenure as the head of the military after accepting responsibility for IDF failings on October 7 and after achievements in the war

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.21.25

פוסטר של חסן נסראללה עם דגל דגלי חיזבאללה ב דרום לבנון

Hezbollah appoints new leadership to fight war, report, terror group denies

just 72 hours after the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah a new command was constructed to run the war, sources said adding Hezbollah forces fighting IDF in the South take orders from new commanders, precision missiles kept for later use against Israel

Yoav Zitun, Reuters | 10.11.24

Reservist calls for mutiny against IDF, Defense Minister, PM's son shares clip

Masked man in uniform appearing to speak from Gaza says in viral video reservists will only obey Netanyahu, tells PMs opponents 'we will show you how real Jews win'

Yoav Zitun | 05.25.24

IDF chief, Biden address WCK volunteer death incident in Gaza

LTG Herzi Halevi in English press release addresses accidental death of seven WCK workers in the Strip, saying 'shouldn't have happened', Biden 'outraged' at incident

Yoav Zitun | 04.03.24

State Comptroller launches probe of military failures, while war ongoing

The Chief of Staff receives document containing 33 matters that to be investigated; Englman urges Halevy to instruct all IDF units to grant access to different databases, including those related to interactions with political leaders and intelligence

Tova Tzimuki | 01.11.24

Halevi: IDF's mission is to eliminate Hamas leadership

Army chief acknowledges the IDF fell short in its responsibility for Israel's security but affirms that forces are now prepared for battle and fully comprehend the gravity of the current moment

Ynetnews | 10.12.23

הרמטכ״ל למתגייסים החדשים: ״צה״ל הוא ההזדמנות הכי גדולה של מדינת ישראל במחלוקת הזו; יש לנו מטרה אחת משותפת, ואנחנו עושים אותה ביחד - להגן על המדינה״

Military warns Air Force, Intelligence Units compromised in protests

In briefing to lawmakers, senior officials in the IDF say field units suffer less of an impact from reservists refusing to volunteer but warn that as protests continue, more will stay away from service

Moran Azulay | 08.16.23

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