Eyal Zamir

During a tour of the Jordan Valley, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir reviews progress on Israel's eastern security barrier and the deployment of the new 96th Division, stressing the importance of military readiness and stronger regional defenses

During a visit to Israel’s northern border, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vows a forceful response to Hezbollah threats and calls for the rapid integration of advanced robotic technology to strengthen battlefield operations and protect Israeli troops

CNN reports that the US asked Israel to delay a possible strike on Iran, while Defense Minister Israel Katz denies plans for a pre-election attack.

Following a multi-front situational assessment led by Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the IDF has ordered a freeze on leave beginning Thursday and additional forces in Judea and Samaria and other sectors. The IDF stresses: the elections will take place safely.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited an Israeli Air Force base and issued a warning to Israel's enemies. He emphasized the military's readiness to strike: "Do not test us. You will absorb blows harder than any you have absorbed until today."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited a division-level exercise held by Division 38 and assessed the forces’ readiness. He addressed the lessons of Yom Kippur and October 7, as well as the IDF’s force-building efforts.

At a senior command conference at Camp Glilot, the IDF reviewed its October 7 investigations. A commendation was awarded to a noncommissioned officer who warned in advance, but whose alerts were not addressed by senior Military Intelligence officials.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir postponed his trip to the United States following a situation assessment and amid heightened military alert. In the background: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's warning that "our enemies will try to attack us" ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited Division 91, saying the IDF is determined to clear the area south of the Litani River of Hezbollah’s presence and prevent the group from rebuilding its capabilities. “The war is not over,” he said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir addressed efforts to discredit IDF soldiers and commanders following the controversy over the film 'NAZA.' He said this is both a national and international mission, and that the IDF continues to uphold its values and international law even during intense fighting.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly held a secret meeting in Germany with the heads of the militaries of Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. The meeting was organized by U.S. Central Command.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured Israeli military positions in the security zone in southern Syria and met with troops. The visit came two days after the strike in Idlib, which intensified the exchange of accusations between Israel and Turkey.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured Southern Command and stressed that the IDF is continuing to systematically strike Hamas. He said the pursuit of those responsible for the October 7 massacre will continue without pause.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured the Judea and Samaria Division today as forces continue counterterror operations. He also addressed the possibility of escalation following the launch toward Aqaba, saying, "We are maintaining a high level of alert."

During a visit to southern Lebanon, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir said Hezbollah has been weakened and warned that any threat to Israel will be struck immediately.

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Iran remains the military’s top readiness priority. He urged continued vigilance, warning: "We are in an interim period. The arenas are interconnected, and any action in one could affect the others."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir convened the army’s commanders forum to mark 1,000 days of fighting. Zamir said, "We are committed to continuing and deepening our achievements."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a situational assessment with division and brigade commanders in southern Lebanon following the ceasefire announcement. He said the IDF is operating extensively in the Ali Taher and Beaufort areas.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured the northern border. He addressed the strike in Iran and emphasized that the IDF is prepared to strike again if necessary. Regarding Lebanon, Zamir said: "We are continuing to fight."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a joint situational assessment with northern local council heads and the General Staff at Northern Command. He stressed the ongoing military effort against Hezbollah: "We have a shared goal — protecting the residents and communities of the north and restoring calm and security over time."