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


Gantz shouldn't run if he can't pass threshold, new Yesh Atid member Noam Tibin says

"We must strive to achieve a bloc of 62–64 seats for the Zionist parties, and this is completely possible. The idea is not to split, but to unite," Noam TIbon said.

 Major General (Ret.) Noam Tibon speaks to thousands of Israeli left-wing activists during a rally in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, calling for talks with Palestinians and in support of the two-state solution, May 27, 2017.

'Field trial': Dismissed IDF generals attack Eyal Zamir's October 7 sanctions

"Hopefully, there will be a state commission of inquiry, and it will hear me. Everything is fine," former head of Military Intelligence, Aharon Haliva said in response to his dismissal.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir smiles, November 3, 2025

IDF launches surprise drills in northern Israel after killing Hezbollah's military chief

The IDF has heightened the alert level of its forces on the Lebanon border over concerns that Hezbollah could exploit winter weather and reduced visibility.

An Israeli soldier guards on the border fence between Israel and Lebanon, northern Israel, November 16, 2025

Israel Katz demands comptroller review IDF chief's October 7 report findings

The comptroller will also revisit any inquiries the committee marked as incomplete or insufficient and advise on whether further fact-finding is required.

 An illustrative image of Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

'IDF failed its primary mission on Oct. 7': Zamir addresses decision to punish military failures

Zamir further affirmed the IDF's readiness and ability to strike across "all arenas," noting the military's Sunday strike, which killed Hezbollah military commander Ali Tabatabai.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir during situation assessment in Rafah, Gaza Strip, November 16, 2025.

In first, IDF chief Eyal Zamir punishes commanders, generals for October 7 failures

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir "expelled" three ex-high command members who had already resigned, and IDF Intel Chief Shlomi Binder recieved leniency.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, June 19, 2025.

WATCH: IAF kills Hezbollah military chief in most aggressive strike since 2024 ceasefire

"Netanyahu ordered the strike on the recommendation of the Defense Minister and the IDF Chief of Staff," the Prime Minister's Office confirmed.

Haytham Ali Tabatabai.

IDF chief Eyal Zamir summons top generals, to place direct responsibility for October 7 failures

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir summoned several senior officers who served on October 7 and are being held responsible for failures surrounding the massacre.

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

"Our troops continue operating along the Yellow Line to clear the area and eliminate terrorist strongholds," Zamir said.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Eyal Zamir during situation assessment in Rafah, Gaza Strip, November 16, 2025.