Eyal Zamir
New IDF West Bank chief appointed in wider deal between Zamir, Katz
Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa currently serves as the IDF Manpower Directorate chief. IDF chief Zamir had previously stated he would not make any senior appointments until 2027 due to elections.
IDF chief doubles West Bank forces, blasts Finance Ministry amid 'politicized' budget clash
IDF Chief Zamir meets with US Air Force Chief Wilsbach to discuss Iran, regional issues
Turkey has changed from rival to enemy amid Middle East shifts, security officials warn
IDF's Zamir meets top US comm. to promote cooperation on Lebanon, Hezbollah strategy - exclusive
The return of the American coordinator signals progress in attempts to deploy the Lebanese Army and expel Hezbollah from some areas in southern Lebanon.
Son of rabbi who verbally attacked IDF chief says father receives no state funding whatsoever
This comes after Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi was heard cursing Zamir and calling him “accursed” and “may his name be erased.”
Anti-Hamas protests go unanswered, leaders defend IDF Chief of Staff from haredi protest incitement
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'A national disgrace': Netanyahu, MKs decry rabbi who hurled abuse at Zamir at anti-draft rally
On Monday, the rabbi verbally attacked Zamir, saying, "may his name and memory be erased," after a soldier was sent to prison because he wore a 'Messiah' patch.
Rabbi hurls abuse at Zamir at Bnei Brak anti-draft protest: ‘May his name and memory be erased’
The rally, attended by hundreds of haredi men and led by former Sephardi chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, protested the drafting of yeshiva students to the army.
Ultra-Orthodox party paralyzes Knesset votes to force through military draft exemptions
The most recent proposal advanced is a bill that would halt the arrests of haredi draft evaders, which is set to be debated on Tuesday in the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
IDF marks 1,000 days since beginning of Israel-Hamas war with situation assessment
The conference began with a memorial service for IDF soldiers who had been killed over the course of the war, including a minute of silence and a recording of Col. Asaf Hamami from October 7, 2023.
Zamir, Cooper meeting focused on Iran, but also influenced Lebanon deal
As of Sunday, despite the extensive public statements about the Israel-Lebanon-US deal announced over the weekend, it is unclear exactly when and where the IDF will withdraw.
Cabinet clashes over claims IDF operations restricted in southern Lebanon
A cabinet exchange erupted after ministers said soldiers in southern Lebanon reported restrictions. Netanyahu and Katz denied claims, saying troops face no limits
CENTCOM chief Cooper to visit Zamir as Lebanon ceasefire, withdrawal terms in play
For months in late 2024, the IDF complained that the Lebanese army was afraid of Hezbollah and not nearly aggressive enough in handling issues and complaints.
