Eyal Zamir

'We are doing everything to bring Ran back': Zamir meets parents of Ran Gvili at IDF's Kirya HQ

Zamir stopped his vehicle and stepped out to talk with the parents of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, assuring them that the army is "doing everything possible to bring Ran back."

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir with the parents of Ran Gvili.
Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll

Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir conducts a situation assessment as part of an operation in the Hebron region

IDF carries out anti-terrorism operation in Hebron, seizes illegal weapons, arrests wanted suspects

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the Nevatim Air Base, January 21, 2026.

'Ready to defeat any challenge': Zamir assesses IAF threat response amid Iran tensions


IDF Chief Zamir: We will ensure Gaza will not constitute a threat to Israel

IDF chief: “The military pressure we have exerted over the past two years, together with the complementary political move, constitutes a victory over Hamas.”

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

Israel's military pressure brought Gaza hostages home, IDF chief Eyal Zamir tells soldiers

The IDF chief warned that all soldiers must stay on their guard as "the enemy is still here - he has not disappeared," and there could still be unexpected military confrontations.

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

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.

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

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir also paid his respects to fallen soldier Major Shahar Netanel Bozaglo.

Eyal Zamir asks Palestinians to rise up against Hamas from Gaza City.

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

The prime minister delivered a Rosh Hashanah address to the IDF General Staff forum in Tel Aviv.

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

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

As the hostages now approach their third Simchat Torah in Gaza, she said, the feeling that time has frozen only grows stronger.

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.

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.