Eyal Zamir

Zamir: IDF 'must not underestimate the enemy'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir toured Gaza, urging vigilance and praising troops in Operation Gideon’s Chariots II while stressing the goals of defeating Hamas and freeing hostages.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir (center) conducts a field tour with other senior officers in the Gaza Strip, September 30, 2025.
Eyal Zamir asks Palestinians to rise up against Hamas from Gaza City.

'Rise up and break away': IDF chief urges Gazans to reject Hamas rule

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toasts the Jewish New Year at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. September 22, 2025.

Defeat of the Iranian axis is 'within our means,' says Netanyahu

Families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters protest outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, calling for their release, September 21, 2025.

'They are still there': Hostage families mark second Rosh Hashanah since October 7


No. 4: Eyal Zamir: Chief of staff of the IDF

The biggest questions hanging over Eyal Zamir are how long he will continue the Gaza war and whether he will need to act again against Iran.

Eyal Zamir

Battle of succession: Will Tomer Bar be replaced as head of air force?

Current estimates indicate that the military and Defense Ministry want a new IAF chief who will be prepared for future challenges, in light of Iran's intentions to retaliate against Israel.

Israel Air Force chief Tomer Bar.

Trump says fewer than 20 hostages still alive, Portugal to recognize Palestinian state

IDF confirms death of four soldiers • IDF kills Hamas Bureij Battalion official • Hamas says Gaza City invasion will kill hostages • Edan Alexander, Naama Levy give speeches on their Gaza captivity

US President Donald Trump in front of posters protesting for the release of the hostages (illustrative)

Israel tells families it lacks precise Gaza hostage locations as IDF advances in Gaza City - report

Despite public claims of caution, Israeli officials admit to families they do not know where hostages are held, raising concerns about ongoing operations.

A drone view of the words "war kills hostages" displayed on the beach in front of the U.S. consulate by activists supporting the release of all hostages and ending the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, September 17, 2025.

IDF chief: Risks, opportunities of Gaza City invasion brought to cabinet

He continued to stress that the IDF operates in accordance with international law, and does "the utmost to mitigate harm to civilians." 

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir in Tulkarm, in the West Bank, August 22, 2025.

Israel begins large ground invasion of Gaza City as IDF orders evacuation

Approximately 130,000 IDF reservists have been called up, and five IDF divisions are to be involved in the invasion.

Israeli soldiers stand next to armored personnel carriers (APCs) near the Gaza border, in Israel, September 16, 2025

Hostage families demand urgent meeting with Eyal Zamir ahead of Operation Gideon's Chariots II

“Protecting the hostages is not only a basic moral obligation but a supreme national and security interest,” the families wrote.

Israelis demonstrate for an immediate hostage deal, August 16, 2025.

Former IDF chief addressed residents of southern moshav on military shortcomings, Doha strike

Halevi gave a presentation to Israeli residents in the moshav, discussing Israel's strike on Qatar and the aftermath of October 7.

 IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi attends a state ceremony marking the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7 of last year which sparked the ongoing war in Gaza, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024.

Zamir ahead of Qatar strike: 'We are closing a moral, ethical account in name of Oct. 7 victims'

“These are the terrorists whose sole aspiration was to be at the forefront of destroying the State of Israel,” Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ahead of Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, September 9, 2025.

IDF string of attacks on Gaza City high rises continues on way to full invasion

Although the IDF said that Hamas or other terror groups are using the buildings as lookout posts, it seems that the military is destroying buildings equally to increase the stream of evacuees south.

Smoke rises as a building hit by an Israeli air strike collapses, in Gaza City, September 5, 2025

IDF chief Zamir, new CENTCOM chief meet, discuss Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis

According to Arab reports, Cooper has been involved in talks between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah over a plan to disarm the terrorist group.

CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.