Eyal Zamir

IDF widows, orphans receive over NIS 2m. in scholarships, grants

The IDF Widows and Orphans Organization awarded 478 scholarships and grants at its annual “Ruach Ahat” ceremony, held in the presence of Orna Zamir, wife of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.

Orna Zamir, wife of IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, with IDF Widows and Orphans Organization chairwoman Adv. Zehava Gross Meydan and CEO Shlomi Nahumson.
An illustrative image showing new PM Military Secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno (L) and new IDF Defense Attache to Washington V.-Adm Tal Politis (R) at their respective changeover ceremonies in the Kirya, Tel Aviv, June 2026.

New PM military secretary and Washington attaché join IDF General Staff

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir in the North on June 9, 2026.

Zamir says strike in Iran was preparation for a heavier blow, will return to bombing if needed

IDF officers organizing operations, including strikes on Iran, from the Israel Air Force command center, Tel Aviv, June 8, 2026.

IDF: New conflict with Iran to last several days, or may escalate to full-blown war


Zamir visited IAF, intelligence units after 12-Day War to prepare for Operation Roaring Lion

According to the IDF, the updated planning is being built on operational achievements and shortcomings identified during Operation Rising Lion.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted several visits to Air Force and intelligence bases ahead of Operation Roaring Lion, March 1, 2026.

Whose violence is it? How Israel enables settler attacks in the West Bank - opinion

Violence against Palestinians has long been a part of Israeli dominance in the West Bank.

An Israeli settler rides a donkey near an Israeli vehicle, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, October 29, 2025.

Netanyahu, Trump kept talks secret for weeks ahead of Operation Roaring Lion

As part of the preparations for the attack, which, as noted, had been scheduled long beforehand, US President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu held several conversations in recent weeks.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a security cabinet meeting on April 6, 2023

Israel, US spent months planning for Iran strike, IDF chief says

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed that Israel and the US intend to “destroy capabilities” of the Iranian regime.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who's body had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since 2014 and released a few days ago, at the Kfar Saba military cemetery. November 11, 2025.

Iranian officials, including Khamenei, killed in Israeli strikes, Israeli sources say

Israeli officials informed of Khamenei's assasination • Netanyahu says objective to end Ayatollah's regime • Trump confirms US operation in Iran, tells IRGC to lay down arms

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.

Zamir appoints two new Brig.-Gens., including IDF's first haredi affairs advisor

Emuna will directly coordinate with all branches and directorates in the IDF to better advance and expand the service of haredi soldiers.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir held an appointment ceremony for two newly promoted Brigadier-Generals: Avinoam Emunah (L), Shai Siman-Tov, February 24, 2026.

Iran expected to submit draft agreement to US ahead of Geneva talks

US officials expect Tehran to present a comprehensive proposal rather than a document outlining general principles.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

IDF chief says finger 'on the trigger' as Tehran threat looms over Middle East

Zamir said that the IDF's metaphorical finger was "on the trigger" if its enemies were to make any operational change.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir seen on November 3, 2025

Israel should enact the Ben-Gvir death penalty law - opinion

Murder rates continue to rise, not just since the October 7 massacre, and Israel cannot afford to be lenient if it wishes to survive.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025.

WATCH: Israel Police rescue two female IDF soldiers chased by ultra-Orthodox mob in Bnei Brak

Over 20 arrested as haredi parties condemn violence, stress it does not reflect the broader haredi community.

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) mob flips police car while chasing female soldiers in Bnei Brak, February 15, 2026.