Eyal Zamir

IDF chief praises 'around the clock' work of air crew during visit to Tel Nof Airbase

IDF Chief Lt.-Gen. Zamir visits Tel Nof Airbase, praising crews for their role in Operation Roaring Lion and stressing the importance of nonstop operations while acknowledging future challenges.

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, visits the Israeli Air Force’s Tel Nof Airbase. 10, March 2026.
People are seen at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem despite the ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah and missile fire toward Israel, March 9, 2026.

Vigilant and united: Israel’s homefront resilience will decide outcome of Iran war - editorial

International Cooperation Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Amit Adler, July 2024; illustrative.

Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran

IAF pilots and crew prepare fighter jets for strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, August 24, 2025

Shorter, faster, deadlier: World’s militaries stunned by power of Israel Air Force - analysis


Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll

The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.

Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

IDF carries out anti-terrorism operation in Hebron, seizes illegal weapons, arrests wanted suspects

The operation "is part of a series of proactive operations to thwart terrorism in Judea and Samaria and to strengthen the defense of the settlements," IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said.

Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir conducts a situation assessment as part of an operation in the Hebron region

'Ready to defeat any challenge': Zamir assesses IAF threat response amid Iran tensions

Zamir examined procedures for fast-breaking scenarios and observed how the new aircraft are being integrated into operational squadrons, according to the military.

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the Nevatim Air Base, January 21, 2026.

Israel Katz publishes IDF chief's letter warning of manpower shortage amid haredi draft debate

Zamir sent the letter after attacks on the government for failing to push for haredim to draft into the IDF in large numbers.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

IDF Chief of Staff assesses Iron Dome's readiness in light of Iran threat

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visits the Iron Dome unit at Palmachim Air Force Base to assess readiness, as tensions with Iran escalate and Israel strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir giving an update on the progress of the war with Iran, June 20, 2025.

Forum Dvorah demands clear support for women in combat as IDF gender debate escalates

On Sunday, dozens of Golani Brigade soldiers and officers walked out of a large conference hall to protest female soldiers singing at the ceremony.

Women will soon be able to serve in the Israeli Air Force's elite  669 Search and Rescue Unit as well as the Yahalom combat engineering unit.

Education Ministry mulls mandatory display of PM's photo in classrooms

The Education Ministry considers a new policy requiring portraits of government officials in classrooms, sparking debate amid rising political tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

IDF spox.: Iran protests an internal matter, but Israel ready to respond to surprise attack

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reiterated that Israel sees the Iranian protests as an internal matter, stressing Israel's readiness for any potential Iranian attack.

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

AI, robots, space, and defensive 'beepers': IDF chief advances five-year plan for Israel's military

The IDF’s new five-year plan, spearheaded by Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir includes groundbreaking advances in AI, robotics, and space defense, aiming to revolutionize Israel’s military capabilities.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 29, 2025.

Iran protests an internal issue but Israel ready to strike back, IDF chief Eyal Zamir believes

If Tehran attacks Israel, the IDF plans to strike back with immense power to ensure the country is safe and secure.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen on November 3, 2025