IDF Central Command

Zamir: IDF to overhaul intelligence, force readiness after October 7 investigations

Under the changes, the IDF will base its readiness on what its enemies are capable of doing rather than assessments of what they intend to do

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a conference of senior command staf at the Glilot IDF base on October 4, 2026.
Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

IDF reinforces West Bank amid growing tensions as settlers, Palestinians clash in villages

A vehicle on fire at a Palestinian village in the West Bank, allegedly due to far-right Jewish extremists, September 28, 2026.

Jewish settler extremists torch vehicles, vandalize Palestinian property in West Bank villages

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

IDF reinforces West Bank troop deployment amid concerns over holiday terror attacks


Katz's West Bank plan raises questions on pressure in Israeli society after Kusra events - analysis

The Kusra siege has drawn rare US criticism and intensified debate over Israel’s failure to restrain violent factions as the government considers transferring civilian law enforcement from the IDF.

Israeli settler extremists throw stones at a dirt road at the Palestinian village of Kusra, in the West Bank, in an attempt to block the movement of Palestinians and Israeli forces, August 12, 2026

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who killed 18-year-old Yehuda Sherman in March West Bank attack

Hasson was indicted for Sherman's murder on May 14, with additional indictments for intentionally causing the death of two others, obstruction of justice, and possession of weapons without a permit.

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

IDF to deploy voting stations behind enemy lines in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ahead of October election

The Chief of Staff outlined a number of preparatory guidelines and procedures to be implemented by the IDF.

IDF soldier operating on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

Serving generals deserve better than Katz’s political theater - editorial

By publicly discussing the replacement of a serving general on partisan television, Israel Katz crossed a line that should concern every Israeli.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.

After public clash with IDF, Katz denies announcing Central Command head's dismissal on live TV

Katz said the appointment process for IDF Manpower Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa to Central Command commander had already been underway for months.

Defense Minister Israel Katz gestures during a plenum session and a vote on a bill to freeze arrests of haredi draft evaders, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2026

Katz states intent to replace head of IDF Central Command on live TV, IDF denies validity of move

According to the IDF, Katz’s statement was not coordinated with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The military stated that Zamir does not intend to remove Bluth from his position at this time.

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a conference at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, June 17, 2026.

Terror in West Bank grows as senior IDF official warns of 'tense days and weeks' ahead

A senior officer said the scale of terrorism has increased in the West Bank since the start of Operation Rising Lion, including semi-military terror cells and lone attackers.

IDF soldiers conduct a manhunt for a terrorist who shot Israeli hikers in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

IDF bans Palestinian workers from Israeli settlements in West Bank after string of terror attacks

Should Israeli community members request it, exceptions can be made for industrial areas and construction sites, the source added. 

IDF Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth commands soldiers during the manhunt for a terrorist in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

Katz goes all out against IDF attempts to reduce Jewish violence against Palestinians - analysis

Defense minister tries to veto IDF Central Command Chief Avi Bluth from using restraining orders on alleged Jewish extremists after already blocking administrative detention.

Israeli soldiers disperse with tear gas Palestinians who had gathered as a fire blazes near the village of Tell, adjacent to the Israeli settlement of Havat Gilad, west of Nablus in the West Bank on July 18, 2026.

West Bank settlement of Givat Ze'ev officially declared an Israeli city

The status upgrade aims to align the municipal framework with planned development, scaling, and residential services. 

​Giv'at Ze'ev Mayor Yossi Asraf pictured with IDF Central Command Chief Avi Bluth.