Eyal Zamir is the Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces. Known for his command focus on multi-front readiness and sustained pressure on Iranian-aligned threats. Recently, Zamir has overseen military operations against Iran and Hezbollah while coordinating closely with U.S. CENTCOM commanders. Last updated 6 days ago
IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Eyal Zamir, from the Beaufort Castle area: Hezbollah built underground systems and tunnels here over decades, with Iranian funding and direction, to threaten northern towns. Our forces now control the key positions a...
IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Eyal Zamir, from the Beaufort Castle area: Hezbollah built underground systems and tunnels here over decades, with Iranian funding and direction, to threaten northern towns. Our forces now control the key positions above ground and these routes and facilities below it.
The Lebanese army must fulfill its obligations under the agreement and clear the area of Hezbollah operatives. The IDF will keep working to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is ready to move quickly to an offensive if the ceasefire is violated.
Zamir: Hezbollah is exhausted and has been defeated in every clash with our forces.
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, speaking from the Beaufort Ridge: "The Beaufort area is a controlling terrain saturated with terrorist infrastructure. The terrorist organization Hezbollah, with Iranian funding and direction, spent decades building underground routes in the region to threaten the communities of the north. Our forces now control the key terrain above ground and those routes below it."
"Today we mark 1,000 days since the outbreak of the longest war in our history. A war that began with a mistake and the most terrible disaster in the history of the State of Israel.
Iran continues to be the central focus for readiness. All theaters are still active. In every sector we must be prepared for rapid escalation and an immediate return to combat."
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir: The Lebanon agreement is "historic and significant," and military achievements "are what created the conditions for it."
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir: "The challenge facing the IDF is to find a balance between accommodating diverse populations and preserving a shared and unified framework that enables it to carry out its missions effectively."
"We will strengthen cohesion through what unites rather than what divides us, this too is part of the IDF's ability to achieve victory."
Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo just held a call.
Joint statement from Netanyahu, Katz, and Zamir: "The IDF will continue to act...
Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo just held a call.
Joint statement from Netanyahu, Katz, and Zamir: "The IDF will continue to act decisively to thwart threats to our soldiers and civilians, destroy terror infrastructure, and continue maintaining the security zone in southern Lebanon."
"The prime minister, the defense minister, and the chief of staff clarified that the security of Israel's civilians and IDF troops will continue to remain before their eyes without compromise."
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said during a visit to southern Lebanon that Hezbollah is in a "very difficult situation" following the elimination of several mid-level commanders over the past two days.
The ceasefire remains "fragile," Zamir said, and the IDF must maintain readiness for "a rapid transition to offensive action if required." He reaffirmed the military's mission in southern Lebanon as "clear and unchanged", defending Israel's northern communities.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir at Northern Command: "Lebanon is our main center of gravity, but we are also preparing for developments in other arenas."
The IDF maintained and continues to maintain immediate readiness and preparedness for a return to fighting in Iran. All of our defense and offensive systems were alert and prepared. We intercepted the threats launched at us and struck in Iran quickly and forcefully.
We are prepared to return and deliver another hard and deep strike against Iran.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, speaking during a military drill visit:
"The Iranian attempt to dictate equations and change reality will fail. We will continue to operate and deepen the damage to the Hezbollah terror organization ...
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, speaking during a military drill visit:
"The Iranian attempt to dictate equations and change reality will fail. We will continue to operate and deepen the damage to the Hezbollah terror organization and defend the northern communities."
"The IDF maintained and continues to maintain immediate readiness and preparedness for a return to fighting in Iran. All of our defense and offensive systems were alert and prepared. We intercepted the threats launched at us and struck in Iran quickly and forcefully."
"The strike we carried out in Iran was preparation for a much more significant and severe blow."
"We are prepared to return and deliver another hard and deep strike against Iran."
"IDF Chief of the General Staff and senior IDF commanders are currently commanding the IDF strikes in Iran from the command center of the Israeli Air Force:
The IDF remains at full readiness, both offensively and defensi...
Israeli military:
"IDF Chief of the General Staff and senior IDF commanders are currently commanding the IDF strikes in Iran from the command center of the Israeli Air Force:
The IDF remains at full readiness, both offensively and defensively
Over the past hours, the IDF Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir and senior IDF commanders conducted situational assessments and are currently commanding the IDF strikes in Iran from the Israeli Air Force command center.
The IDF remains on high alert and is fully prepared to continue operations across all arenas against those who threaten the State of Israel."
IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin says Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is currently assessing the situation and approving operational plans for the next stage.
IDF and U.S. Central Command maintain high readiness as the prospect of a U.S.-Iran deal remains uncertain. Communication between IDF Chief of Staff Zamir and CENTCOM Commander Cooper is ongoing, with a source saying planning and coordination have not been interrupted.
An Israeli official told the Jerusalem Post that talks are dragging because "Mojtaba is difficult to reach."
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir on the emerging U.S.-Iran deal:
"The IDF is following regional developments, ready to return to intense combat immediately and to weaken the Iranian terrorist regime and its capabilities more deeply. We will maintain readiness and flexibility for action as long as necessary."
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir to the Knesset defense committee, on soldiers' conduct toward religious symbols in Lebanon:
"The IDF is a national institution that belongs to all the people of Israel and serves as a unifying force across society....
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir to the Knesset defense committee, on soldiers' conduct toward religious symbols in Lebanon:
"The IDF is a national institution that belongs to all the people of Israel and serves as a unifying force across society. Maintaining operational discipline and upholding strong moral and ethical standards are not optional, they are essential conditions for victory. I will continue to stand firmly behind the principles and values of the IDF, and I will not allow the military to be drawn into the political arena."
"Our forces are deployed across all sectors, fighting and prepared in immediate readiness for any scenario, from near and from far."
Zamir said the military is "closely monitoring developments in the Persian Gulf" and is "prepared to respond with force against any attempt to harm Israel."
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir intensifying contacts with U.S. CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper on potential military action against Iran, Channel 12 reports.
IDF Chief Zamir: “I am aware that this has been a long and complex period, but the unethical incidents we have seen are not justified. We must not compromise on our values. Erosion of values and standards can be as dangerous as operational threats”
The IDF says it carried out a special operation in southern Lebanon just minutes before the ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect. The IAF's elite Shaldag unit landed at Cristofani Ridge, several kilometers north of Mount Hermon, and established control of the strategic position.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir approved the raid and observed the operation alongside IAF chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar from the IAF's command center.
