Eyal Zamir

Israel not doing enough to quell West Bank settler violence, White House official says - report

Earlier on Wednesday, the IDF began lifting the siege imposed by a group of settlers on two homes in the Palestinian village of Kusra, which is located in Area B of the West Bank.

The damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir presents US CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper with a gift during a meeting with senior IDF commanders on August 10, 2026.

'We achieved the unimaginable': CENTCOM chief vows enduring US support - exclusive

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.

Israelis routinely enter West Bank without military approval, senior IDF officer says

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, July 12, 2026.

Every Oct. 7 terrorist will be 'brought to justice' says IDF Chief of Staff


Air Force head should not have revealed details of canceled mission, Netanyahu tells Zamir - report

"He shouldn't have written that, this was a national mistake and a blow to our unity," Netanyahu told Zamir. "It embarrasses us in front of Trump."

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

IDF chief Zamir: We are ready for Iran attack in coming hours, home front should be alert

Israeli officials told the Post that if Iran launches an attack, Israel will respond: "There is no scenario in which Iran fires at us and Israel does not respond. That would be unthinkable."

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

First haredi unit opens at Tel Nof Air Force base with 20 recruits amid mass draft protests

Gadi Eisenkot said that implementing a law for mandatory service for all “is a moral imperative. Only it will return Israel to the right path, and safeguard Israel's security."

First Haredi unit at Tel Nof Airforce base

IDF widows, orphans receive over NIS 2m. in scholarships, grants

The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization awarded 478 scholarships and grants at its annual “Ruach Ahat” ceremony, held in the presence of Orna Zamir, wife of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.

Orna Zamir, wife of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, with IDF Widows and Orphans Organization chairwoman Adv. Zehava Gross Meydan and CEO Shlomi Nahumson.

New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff

The IDF promoted Guy Markizeno and Tal Politis to the General Staff, placing them in two of Israel's most influential security positions amid ongoing regional challenges.

An illustrative image showing new PM Military Secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno (L) and new IDF Defense Attache to Washington V.-Adm Tal Politis (R) at their respective changeover ceremonies in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, June 2026.

Zamir says strike in Iran was preparation for a heavier blow, will return to bombing if needed

"We are ready to strike Iran again with another hard and deep blow. Iran’s attempt to set equations and change reality will fail," Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir in the North on June 9, 2026.

IDF: New conflict with Iran to last several days, or may escalate to full-blown war

Iran fired more than 20 ballistic missiles at Israel, as the IDF warned the renewed conflict could last several days and intensify further.

IDF officers organizing operations, including strikes on Iran, from the Israel Air Force command center, Tel Aviv, June 8, 2026.

IDF will continue its mission to disarm Hamas, military chief Zamir tells soldiers in Gaza Strip

At the start of a government meeting on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also discussed the Gaza Strip, announcing that Israel currently holds 60% of its territory, and "will soon reach 70%.

 Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a tour of the field in the Gaza Strip

Military 'shoulder to shoulder' with northern leaders, IDF chief Zamir says at joint assessment

Zamir emphasized that the IDF maintains a "multi-front state of readiness," prepared for threats from across the region while retaining a primary focus on the Israel-Lebanon border.

IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir holds joint assessment with Northern Command, June 4, 2026.

IDF Operations Directorate Brig.-Gen. resigns following sexual misconduct investigation

Shomer was questioned Tuesday morning over a consensual relationship with an officer under his command. After taking responsibility, he resigned from the IDF.

Brigadier general Yisrael Shomer, head of the Operations Division in the IDF arrives to a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.