Eyal Zamir

IDF kills two terrorists who crossed Yellow Line, approached troops in southern Gaza

This incident comes after the IDF killed several terrorists who also crossed the Yellow Line on Monday. 

A Hamas terrorist stands guard near the Yellow Line to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire, as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, in Gaza City November 2, 2025.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir during situation assessment in Rafah, Gaza Strip, November 16, 2025.

IDF 'must be prepared to take control' of Gaza areas beyond existing perimeter, Zamir says

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir and Maj.-Gen. (res.) Sami Turgeman submit their findings to Defense Minister Israel Katz, November 9, 2025.

Top brass in limbo: Pressure builds as Katz blocks Zamir's key IDF appointments

Palestinians inspect the damage following an attack by Israeli settlers west of Nablus in the West Bank, on November 12, 2025

IDF says 'red line' crossed in West Bank riots after soldiers beaten, Palestinian buildings burned


IDF struggles to learn from October 7 as investigations reveal systemic failures - analysis

The IDF has learned lessons from the war, but it’s unclear if it is going to prepare now for the next war, or rather, prepare for the last one.

A woman places a candle as people grieve at the site of the Nova festival where partygoers were killed and kidnapped, on the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2025.

Lt. Hadar Goldin laid to rest after 11 years in Gaza terror captivity

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir attended the funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery calling Goldin a "compass and conscience for the entire people of Israel."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir salutes as he stands with the family of fallen soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin at his funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery, November 11, 2025.

New IDF probe reveals failures in five Oct. 7 investigations, which need to be redone

Zamir called for a wider inquiry into all of the government and defense bodies involved in Israel's national security, leading up to and on October 7.

Houses in kibbutz Nir Oz, where residents where takedn hostage and later on murdered by Hamas terrorists in the October 7 massacre, southern Israel. September 30, 2025.

Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return

The Goldin family hopes that Hadar will remain a symbol, adding that they fought for camaraderie, a burial in Israel, and human dignity. Israeli political and military officials also eulogized him.

IDF soldiers who served with Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014 form an honor guard over his coffin upon its return to Israel after over 11 years in Hamas captivity, November 9, 2025.

Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers

Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.

(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025

Israel Katz, IDF chief launch hard-hitting campaign to block drones smuggling weapons from Egypt

The IDF chief stated that the drone threat is "not merely a criminal threat but a security threat with terror potential."

Drone being remotely controlled

US CENTCOM head to speak at slain Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra's funeral

Admiral Cooper will be the highest-ranking American official to deliver remarks at the funeral of an Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.

Steve Witkoff, US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), and Jared Kushner, during a press conference following a military briefing at the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

IDF Chief Zamir's stance on Hamas fighters in Gaza unchanged, despite report

What seemed to be a "new" statement by Zamir was in fact what he told the cabinet days ago when the issue arose.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir addresses the nation hours ahead of the release of the Gaza hostages. October 12, 2025.

Thousands pay tribute to Col. Asaf Hamami at Kiryat Shaul military cemetery

Col. Asaf Hamami is laid to rest at Kiryat Shaul. Thousands honor the IDF commander, remembering his bravery in the October 7 attack and his dedication to protecting Israel.

Thousands gathered on Tuesday morning at the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery to bid their final farewells to Lt. Col. Asaf Hamami, whose body was returned from the Gaza Strip a few days ago.

Katz appoints former Defense Ministry legal advisor Itai Ophir as IDF's top attorney

In a surprising move, Israel Katz appoints Itai Ophir as IDF chief lawyer, following Tomer-Yerushalmi’s resignation after the leaked video incident and amid ongoing legal controversy.

Attorney Itay Ophir

Netanyahu hails reservists, stresses Israel's new war policy of 'no more containment'

PM Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the Senior IDF Reserve Commanders Conference, assuring that reservists are a core part of Israel's defense.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the Senior IDF Reserve Commanders Conference.