Eyal Zamir

'Deviated from IDF values': Soldiers who smashed Lebanese Jesus statue removed from combat

The IDF expressed its deep regret over the incident, emphasizing that its operations in Lebanon are against Hezbollah and other terror groups alone, and not Lebanese civilians.

This X/Twitter screenshot shows an alleged incident where an IDF soldier is seen smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon on April 19, 2026.
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 calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall

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


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

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