Eyal Zamir
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Eyal Zamir, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Weigh Request to Back Freeze on Draft-Dodger Arrests
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz are weighing a Haredi request for a letter opposing arrests of draft evaders, alongside other draft-related legislation. The move faces…
Israel Worried Trump May Sell F-35 Jets to Turkey, Citing Risks to Air Force Freedom of Action
Israeli defense officials are alarmed by Donald Trump’s indication that he may sell F-35 jets to Turkey, warning it could hurt the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of action. The repor…
Netanyahu and defense chiefs vow to hold positions in Lebanon and warn Iran
At a Bahad 1 officers’ graduation Thursday, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issued defiant messages on Lebanon, Iran and the war. Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from southern Lebanon…
IDF Chief Says the Army Needs Every Soldier and Officer
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said at a Thursday night officers’ graduation at Bahad 1 that the army needs every fighter and commander. He praised the regular and reserve forces m…
Haredi yeshiva leaders will send students to the Armored Corps in August after talks with IDF chief
Hesder yeshiva leaders agreed that their students will enlist in the IDF Armored Corps in August after meeting with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and other senior officers. The move f…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue
At Bahad 1, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay in security zones in Lebanon and will not accept a withdrawal. Reports said the IDF is preparing a limited pullback…
Protests and applause greet Netanyahu at officer graduation as he vows to block Iran
At an IDF officers’ graduation ceremony at Bahad 1, Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by boos and cheers as he defended Israel’s military achievements and vowed Iran would not ob…
Religious Zionist yeshiva network ends tank corps boycott after talks with IDF chief
The Hesder Yeshiva Association said its students will resume planned service in the IDF Armored Corps in August, ending a boycott after talks with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The s…
US Official Says Israel Pulling Back in South Lebanon as a Goodwill Gesture
A senior US official said Israel has withdrawn from part of its buffer zone in southern Lebanon as a goodwill gesture. The move is tied to US efforts to build a pilot deal giving…
Shderot Hesder Rabbis Urge IDF Chief to Reverse Course Over Yigal Levinstein Snub
Leaders of Shderot’s Hesder yeshiva accused IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of disrespecting Rabbi Yigal Levinstein by excluding him from a planned meeting. They demanded that Zamir…
Israel-Lebanon Talks in Washington Stall Over New Security Arrangements
Israel and Lebanon are holding military-level talks in Washington on new security arrangements for southern Lebanon. Negotiators describe the latest round as difficult and stalled…
Contractor Killed in Engineering Accident in Gaza Strip
An Israeli contractor working on engineering projects for the Defense Ministry was killed in an operational accident in Gaza on Wednesday. The IDF said the incident is being inves…
CENTCOM chief to visit Israel as Gaza, Lebanon and Iran talks intensify
CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper is set to visit Israel for talks with Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz, amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and tensions over Lebanon. Katz said Israel wou…
U.S. backs pilot-zone plan in Lebanon ahead of CENTCOM chief’s Israel visit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed support for a proposed pilot-zones plan in southern Lebanon. The announcement came ahead of CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper’s expected…
Israel Plans Massive Rubble Removal in Gaza as Fighting Risk Remains
Israel is advancing a large-scale plan to crush Gaza’s destroyed buildings into reusable material while preparing for possible renewed war with Hamas. The IDF says it controls abo…
Hundreds of Female IDF Officers Urge Chief to Reject Rabbis’ Interference in Troop Assignments
Hundreds of IDF female officers have urged Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and the defense minister to reject rabbinical interference in the placement of women combat soldiers. They war…
IDF to Present Lebanon Pilot Plan as Fighting Continues in Southern Lebanon
The IDF will present a pilot plan for maintaining forces in southern Lebanon as talks continue with the Lebanese government. Meanwhile, troops on the Ali al-Taher ridge are still…
Parents of Commando Soldiers in Lebanon Blast Netanyahu, Katz and the IDF Chief
Dozens of parents of IDF Commando Brigade soldiers in Lebanon wrote to Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir, saying the troops are being held back and should be allowed to win or brought hom…
Israel Widens Rules of Engagement for Forces in Southern Lebanon
Israel has revised its rules of engagement for forces in southern Lebanon after criticism over operational limits. The new guidance broadens when troops may fire in the yellow zon…
Barak Hiram appointed head of IDF Operations Division after dismissal of predecessor
Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram replaced Israel Shomer as head of the IDF Operations Division at a ceremony in the Kirya. The handover came after Shomer’s dismissal over an affair, and Hir…
Four yeshiva students refuse a transport with tank commanders during training
Four yeshiva students in Israel refused to board a transport carrying female tank commanders, briefly delaying the ride until commanders intervened. The episode comes amid a large…
In Lebanon, faith in Washington is weakening and Israel is seen as the steadier power
Channel 14 commentator Yaakov Bardugo says Lebanese and regional confidence in Washington is fading, while Israel is increasingly seen as the stable security anchor. He argues Net…
Trump Signals Lebanon Dispute Can Be Settled Quickly as New U.S.-Brokered Talks Open
A new round of U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks is opening in Washington, with Lebanon pressing for a reinforced ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. Trump said the issue will be s…
Democrats primary candidates spark controversy over calls for refusal and military mutiny
With the Democrats party primary approaching, candidates are making increasingly extreme public statements. The report highlights calls for military refusal, meetings with figures…
Report: Trump Is Restraining Israel Across Multiple Fronts, Not Just Lebanon
Channel 13 reported that the Trump administration is restricting Israel’s freedom of action not only in Lebanon but in other arenas as well. The report said Israel can act in Leba…
Race for IDF Top Posts Narrows as Zamir Midway Through Term
The IDF is nearing decisions on its top command appointments as Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reaches midterm. Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor is emerging as the likely next deputy chief of staf…
Former Unit 8200 Chief Launches AI Startup Aiming at Government Deals
Yossi Sariel, the former Unit 8200 commander during October 7, has founded Alma Labs, an AI startup incorporated on February 3, 2026. The company is building education-focused AI…
Qatar and Pakistan Announce Lebanon Deconfliction Mechanism as Iran Talks Advance in Switzerland
Qatar and Pakistan announced a deconfliction mechanism for Lebanon after the first high-level round of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland. Separately, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir wa…
Israel Weighs Letting Lebanese Army Take Over Hezbollah Underground Stronghold
Israeli forces are holding positions above a major Hezbollah underground stronghold south of Nabatieh but have not entered the tunnels because of the ceasefire. Israel is consider…
IDF Chief Warns Withdrawal From the Yellow Line Would Restore Hezbollah Raid Threat
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that withdrawing from the yellow line in southern Lebanon would restore Hezbollah’s raid threat. Israeli leaders say they want to stay on the…
Defense Minister Says Israel Will Not Withdraw from Beaufort or Lebanon Security Zone
Israel’s defense minister said Sunday that Israel will not withdraw from Beaufort or the security zone in southern Lebanon. The statement followed reports about possible regional…
Home Front Command Lifts Restrictions Along the Lebanon Border
Israel’s Home Front Command will lift all restrictions in the conflict-line area and several northern communities starting Monday at 6:00 a.m. The move follows the continued Leban…
Report: IDF Forced to Hold Fire in South Lebanon Despite Claims of Freedom to Act
Israeli forces in southern Lebanon have reportedly been ordered to hold fire, despite prior claims that they had no operational limits. Soldiers say the restriction is preventing…
Israeli Military Chief Visits Southern Lebanon, Defends Operations Amid Criticism
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited southern Lebanon on Sunday and held a situation assessment with senior commanders. He defended operations in northern Lebanese areas, said He…
IDF Chief Says Forces in South Lebanon Are Ready to Resume Fighting
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited South Lebanon on Sunday and said Israeli forces are prepared to resume fighting if needed. He praised troops, warned the ceasefire is fragile…
IDF Chief in South Lebanon Warns Ceasefire Is Fragile
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said during a situational assessment in southern Lebanon that Israel will not allow radical terror groups to entrench on its border. He warned that Hezbollah h…
Reports: U.S. seeks Syrian role against Hezbollah as Israel warns of renewed fighting
Lebanese and Saudi reports say Syria is weighing an American request to help Lebanon against Hezbollah, but with major reservations. Separately, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said…
Five Israeli Soldiers Killed in South Lebanon as Debate Grows Over Rules of Engagement
Five Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon over the weekend, and the article blames Netanyahu, Katz, and Zamir for restrictive rules of engagement. It says those limits…
Five Steps the Writer Says Could Pull Israel Out of a Strategic Low Point
An Israeli opinion piece says the country is in a severe strategic and moral low point and needs a new Lebanon strategy. It urges coordination with Donald Trump, pressure on Iran…
IDF Says Hezbollah Fired Over 50 Rockets, Israel Responded in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets at Israeli forces overnight, violating the ceasefire. Israel struck dozens of Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, while the Le…
Mother's Group Protests Outside IDF Chief's Home Over Lebanon Border Fighting
About 20 women from the Mothers Awake group protested outside IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir’s home over the fighting in Lebanon. They said four more soldiers had been killed, accu…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Exact a Heavy Price After Lebanon Ceasefire Breach
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will respond forcefully to Hezbollah after a ceasefire breach in southern Lebanon. The IDF struck more than 80 targets and killed dozens of militant…
Four IDF Soldiers Killed by Explosive Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said four soldiers were killed Thursday night by an explosive drone in Tebnine, southern Lebanon, including Battalion 52 commander Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Shimhon. Israel…
IDF Carries Out Overnight Strikes in Southern Lebanon After Repeated Hezbollah Ceasefire Violations
The IDF said it struck Hezbollah targets and infrastructure across southern Lebanon overnight after repeated ceasefire violations. The army says it remains on high alert for possi…
The Lebanon Lesson: Why Israel Should Avoid Another Withdrawal
A commentary argues Israel must not withdraw from Lebanon again and should deepen its security zone against Hezbollah. It says Netanyahu should resist any U.S. pressure to scale b…
Religious schools halt sending students to the IDF Armored Corps
The Association of Hesder Yeshivas said it will stop sending students to the IDF Armored Corps over the integration of female soldiers. The move, backed by prominent rabbis and pr…
Mojtaba Khamenei says he initially opposed the US-Iran deal
Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first written reaction after the US-Iran memorandum was signed, saying he had initially opposed it but approved it after assurances from Iran’s preside…
Israeli Military Ordered to Stay Ready for Possible Iran Strike and Lebanon War Resumption
Israel’s military is on high alert for a possible strike on Iran and renewed fighting in Lebanon, despite reports of ceasefire talks with Tehran. The IDF is also coordinating with…