Eyal Zamir
Eyal Zamir is the current IDF chief of staff and is a former director-general of the Defense Ministry.
Lt.-Gen. Zamir denies 'baseless' Channel 14 claim MAG responsible for deaths of four soldiers
Channel 14 shared a closed conversation where a senior IDF officer claimed the military was barred from striking the building due to concerns regarding “high collateral damage.”
Israel at War day 609: What's happening in Israel and Gaza?
IDF evacuates 250k Gazans from Jabalya as it reaches critical juncture in fighting
IDF halts training for female combat drivers
The war in Gaza 'is not an endless war,' IDF chief Zamir says in Gaza
Zamir's comments come following a report alleging that Netanyahu's pick for Shin Bet chief expressed opposition to hostage deals.
Katz blocks IDF MAG from speaking to lawyers association
Questions are rising whether the government is trying to silence progress on criminal probes against soldiers.
Maj.-Gen. Zini's appt as Shin Bet head undermines IDF Chief of Staff Zamir's status - analysis
If Zini’s appointment proceeds, it is likely that it will damage professional ties between him and Zamir.
IDF clarifies new Shin Bet appointee was not dismissed from military
An earlier IDF statement stressed that any communication by IDF personnel with the political echelon requires the approval of the chief of staff.
IDF chief in Gaza: Unite around our IDF soldiers to achieve war goals
"The entire nation appreciates you — you are the backbone of our national resilience," Zamir said.
Israeli lawmakers ask: What is the goal of the renewed Gaza offensive?
The MKs added that so far, operational plans have been presented for the expansion of the war in Gaza, known as Operation Gideon’s Chariots.
Watch: Netanyahu: 'Edan Alexander released because of IDF pressure, US diplomatic efforts'
Israeli officials expressed their joy at Alexander's return, but noted that returning the remaining 58 hostages from Hamas captivity was of the upmost priority.
Haredi MKs to continue boycott of plenum for ‘time being’
They threatened ‘severe steps’ if no progress on the haredi IDF draft bill by Shavuot.
'We heard Hebrew above us,' released hostages tell IDF chief
"We heard explosions, IDF tank treads, we heard Hebrew, we heard the IDF’s radio communications in Hebrew while we were underground," they said.
Israeli gov't must lay out logic of expanded Gaza operation to the public - editorial
If the government once again asks the public to brace for a prolonged and intense campaign, it owes it a clear explanation of intent.
IDF to implement military control in Gaza, Netanyahu declares in cabinet
The cabinet also approved the entrance of humanitarian aid into Gaza and its future distribution by a civilian company.
