Eyal Zamir

IDF chief calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall

In his address at the Western Wall during Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony, Zamir talked about fulfilling the promise of a flourishing and secure State of Israel for current and future citizens.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stands at attention during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the Western Wall on April 20, 2026.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery. November 11, 2025.

‘Their legacy commands us’: IDF chief marks Remembrance Day with call for unity, resolve

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials stand at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

Netanyahu, officials lay wreaths after siren marking Holocaust Remembrance Day

A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) anti-draft protester holds a banner reading "Even those who do not learn in Yeshiva need to stay Jewish. It's forbidden to commit spiritual suicide in the IDF's crematoriums," during an anti-draft protest at the IDF's Jerusalem recruitment center, April 12, 2026.

High Court clash exposes IDF manpower crisis, gov't stalling on haredi draft - editorial


Israel’s manpower crisis: IDF Chief’s warning, a wake-up call for Israeli leaders - editoral

IDF Chief of Staff warns Israel's political leadership about a growing manpower crisis, stressing the urgent need for a conscription bill to sustain the military amid escalating tensions with Iran.

DF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks during an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel's 77th Independence Day celebrations, at the President's residence in Jerusalem on May 1, 2025.

Chief of Staff Zamir warns IDF will collapse due to lack of manpower, raises 'ten red flags'

Israel would still need more soldiers in peacetime, while there is still no law set in place to significantly increase haredi conscription into the army.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery.

West Bank extremist violence is eroding Israel's national security from within - editorial

The unpatriotic and criminal acts being carried out against Palestinians in the West Bank are an abomination and the antithesis of what it means to be Jewish and Israeli.

A man looks at a damaged vehicle, which Palestinians say was burned by Israeli settlers last night, in Al-Fandaqumiya, near Jenin, in the West Bank, March 22, 2026.

What is IDF's view on pontential long-term occupation of southern Lebanon? - analysis

Is Israel prepared to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River on a long-term basis, or is its readiness to hold onto the area a temporary tactic to apply short-term pressure on Hezbollah?

IDF vehicles patrol near the border between Israel and Lebanon as seen from Misgav Am in northern Israel, August 27, 2019.

Defense Minister Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir confirm IDF dropped 15,000 bombs on Iran

The overall pace of IDF, US attacks is still cooling off overall, the release noted.

IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir visits Battalion 947 during a war with Iran, March 3, 2026

West Bank violence tests Israel’s rule of law amid rising settler attacks - analysis

Increasing settler violence and reprisals in the West Bank are drawing international condemnation, with leaders warning that lawlessness could undermine security and Israel’s democratic foundations.

 A NEW REPORT by NGO Regavim analyzes the UN database which documents violent incidents in Judea and Samaria. Here, a Palestinian man looks towad Israeli flags placed over a Palestinian house after an incident with Israeli settlers in Bruqin village near Salfit, in the West Bank last month.

Iran using ‘satellite-like’ launches to double missile range, ex-IDF air defense chief warns

After Iran doubled the range of its ballistic missiles from 2,000 to 4,000 kilometers overnight, Ran Kochav tells The Post recent launches may have exposed a clandestine program.

The scene where an Iranian ballistic missile struck a building in central Israel, March 22, 2026

IDF strikes regime in Tehran after Zamir approves new wave of strikes in 'all theaters of war'

On Saturday, the Israel Air Force struck a research and development facility used by the Iranian regime to develop nuclear weapons components in Tehran.

Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, March 11, 2026.

IDF chief Zamir, Ben-Gvir clash over rising settler violence in West Bank

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warns of rising settler violence in the West Bank, stressing its impact on security and operations, while National Security Minister Ben-Gvir calls for stronger retaliation.

An Israeli settler rides a donkey near an Israeli vehicle, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, October 29, 2025.

Zamir warns West Bank settler violence is harming Israel’s security during wartime

“It cannot be that during a multi-front war, the IDF is forced to contend with a threatening minority from within. These are rioters who do not represent the settlement movement," Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Central Command soldiers on March 17, 2026.