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


IDF's 500th Armored Brigade to be re-established mid-2026, fully operational by end of 2027

Disbanded in 2003, the 500th Armored Brigade is set to return under Southern Command, restoring a unit once linked to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir speaking with two IDF tanks in the background, May 2025; illustrative.

'Disconnected from reality': IDF officers criticize Eyal Zamir in closed Ground Forces forum

Senior IDF officers accused Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of being detached from field realities and harming reservist motivation.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen.Eyal Zamir addresses an IDF Ground Forces forum, December 31, 2025.

IDF launches broad probe into Gaza war phases after October 7

A new IDF review will examine multiple Gaza war phases since October 7, including why Hamas regrouped after invasions and how commands performed across the campaign.

The IDF 13th Golani Battalion together with the 7th Armored Brigade seen withdrawing their positions in Gaza, back into Israel October 10, 2025.

High Court freezes government move to shutter Army Radio pending ruling

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the decision to shutter the military broadcaster last week, with the closure slated to take effect in March.

 View of the IDF's Army Radio station headquarters in Jaffa, November 12, 2025

All steps to shutter Army Radio should be halted, A-G urges, in opposition to gov’t decision

“The decision is laden with errors,” Baharav-Miara said, noting that the court is expected to hear the case by the end of January.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Zamir orders 'War of Revival' be used on all IDF documents referring to Israel-Hamas War - KAN

The policy was implemented to "ensure linguistic uniformity,” KAN reported, and will be utilized in all future IDF statements, ceremonies, and speeches. 

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks to Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border, October 9, 2025

Is recent police rally against Jewish extremist violence in West Bank sufficient? - analysis

As Jewish extremist violence escalates in Israel, a new police task force takes action. With initial signs of success, can this unit sustain its progress and curb violence in the West Bank?

Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025

After standoff, Katz approves Zamir's IDF air force, navy chief appointments

After months of delays, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir secures Defense Minister Katz’s approval for new air force and navy chiefs amid ongoing political tensions over military appointments.

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

Israel's Supreme Court to hear petitions against Army Radio's closure in January

By the time the High Court hearing takes place in late January, elements of the dismantling process may already be underway.

An Israeli soldier holds an Army Radio microphone in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025

IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir (L) presents outgoing Planning Directorate chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel (R) with a commemorative knife at a ceremony at the IDF's Kirya headquarters, Tel Aviv, December 21, 2025.