Eyal Zamir

Secret Israel-US Pentagon talks focused on intelligence sharing as Iran tensions rise - exclusive

During a quiet visit to Washington, IDF Chief Eyal Zamir met senior US military leaders in closed-door talks tied to Iran and regional security, according to diplomatic sources.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine in a previous meeting.
CENTCOM's Adm. Brad Cooper meets with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on January 24, 2026.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir makes secret DC visit, talks Iran military options with US officials

The countdown clock in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, seen after it was stopped on January 27, 2026.

Now that all hostages are home, Israel must open inquiry into October 7 massacre - editorial

Itzik Gvili, father of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, places his hands on the coffin containing his son's remains, January 26, 2026.

'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return


'Courageous leadership required': Zamir seems to jab gov't at Ben-Gurion remembrance event

This came after clashing on Monday with Defense Minister Israel Katz over the October 7 probes after the move to reexamine the Turgeman committee report.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir at David Ben-Gurion's grave in Sde Boker.

Netanyahu was mistaken to appoint Zamir as IDF chief, officials close to PM claim - KAN

Netanyahu reportedly told Zamir that the military chief is "right about some things, but is still subordinate to the political echelon," during a meeting on Tuesday, KAN reported.

 IDF chief Eyal Zamir, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Defense Minister Israel Katz seen during a military briefing, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 30, 2025

Defense Minister Katz needs to focus on war decisions, stop putting public image first - editorial

Upcoming decisions regarding Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran need a defense minister who focuses on its goals first and who doesn't lose time with social media.

Defense Minister Israel Katz with IDF soldiers in the West Bank; illustrative.

IDF drills northern border readiness for surprise scenarios after Hezbollah chief's death

The IDF heightens alert levels after wrapping up the 'Magen Oz' General Staff drill, designed to test defensive and offensive capabilities across all commands following a key Hezbollah assassination.

IDF troops carry out the Magen Oz drill on November 26, 2025.

Post-Oct. 7, Israel finally learns to take accountability, but cannot bridge political divide

Over the last two days, the state has shown that it has learned a lesson about accountability after October 7. But it still hasn't learned about the dangers posed by politics and the IDF divide.

(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 forces Netanyahu into mediation role as public clash with IDF chief grows

Despite Netanyahu's announcement that he would hold a three-way meeting to resolve the dispute, Katz has pushed for separate meetings.

(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

Mossad officer 'G' steps aside amid fallout from October 7 probe

Brig.-Gen. "G" was seconded to the Mossad over the past few months while serving as the IDF Intelligence Directorate's Operations chief.

An silhouette of an intelligence agent with the Mossad logo in the background.

Zamir punished those on duty in 10.7 but didn't take on formers, including himself - analysis

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir punished those on duty on October 7, but didn't take action against those who came before. A state inquiry is needed to address that.

(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

IDF chief goes head to head with Katz over Oct. 7 probes

IDF chief Eyal Zamir accuses Defense Minister Israel Katz of politicizing October 7 probes after move to reexamine Turgeman committee report.

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.

From inside Rafah: The most unexpected battle of the war - feature

Reporter's Notebook: The 'Post' visits Rafah, where the status of 200 Hamas fighters has shaken the Gaza ceasefire, and the wider region.

An IDF soldier operating near Rafah, November 2025.