Eyal Zamir
Coverage of Eyal Zamir in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli military chief says army will continue Gaza operations despite peace plan
Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir stated the military will continue 'proactive' operations in Gaza to 'remove threats and defend Israeli communities and residents.' This follows US-led Board of Peace representative Nikolay Mladenov urging Israel to halt attacks on Gaza after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Israel's army to set up polling stations in occupied Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
Israel's army is preparing to install polling stations in occupied areas of Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for the 27 October general election. Soldiers stationed beyond Israel's internationally recognized borders will be enabled to vote through these stations, as approved by the Central Elections Committee.
- Israel's army to set up polling stations in occupied Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
Israel's army is preparing to install polling stations in occupied Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria to allow soldiers deployed beyond Israel's borders to vote in the 27 October general election. The move, described as 'something that hasn't happened in decades' by Army Radio, involves identifying soldiers via service numbers instead of identity cards in these areas. The Central Elections Committee approved regulations enabling voting at military positions in these regions.
- Latest updates from occupied West Bank
Armed Israeli settlers killed four Palestinians in Tel village near Nablus, prompting a Palestinian to kill two settlers during the confrontation. Israeli authorities ordered the demolition of the Palestinian's home and redeployed troops to the West Bank, launching an operation in Nablus that included a hospital raid. Settlers also attacked Farata in Qalqilya, wounding eight Palestinians.
- Netanyahu to meet defence minister and army chief after Israeli killed in occupied West Bank
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet with Defence Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir following an Israeli's death in a West Bank shootout. Netanyahu stated, 'We will act with full force,' according to the Prime Minister's Office.
- Israeli defence minister seeks pardon for soldier who killed Palestinian
Israeli defense minister Israel Katz has requested a pardon for Elor Azaria, a former soldier convicted of manslaughter for killing a wounded Palestinian in Hebron in 2016. The request seeks to expunge Azaria's criminal record, following prior rejected pardon attempts and opposition from military officials.
- Netanyahu claims Christians in Lebanon sought Israeli annexation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed some Christian villages in southern Lebanon sought annexation by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, but the villages denied these reports, stating they lacked authority to make such decisions. Israeli forces have clashed with Hezbollah despite a US-brokered agreement, and Netanyahu reiterated Israel's military presence in southern Lebanon.
- Daily Briefing July 5 – IDF chief’s plea for more troops collides with Haredi anti-draft push
IDF chief's request for additional troops faces opposition from Haredi anti-draft efforts. Limited clashes occurred with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and another October 7 terrorist was targeted in Gaza. Eyal Zamir made pointed remarks on the situation.
- Israeli army chief says 'we will honour' Lebanon agreement
Israeli army chief General Eyal Zamir stated Israel will honor a historic agreement with Lebanon, emphasizing the need for both sides to comply on the ground. The agreement aims for Lebanon to restore sovereign authority over its territory pending the disarmament of non-state armed groups, a reference to Hezbollah. Israel has recently bombed Lebanon.
- Netanyahu vows continued Israeli military presence in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, defense minister Israel Katz, and Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir reaffirmed Israel's commitment to maintaining a military presence in southern Lebanon and continuing operations against Hezbollah. They emphasized targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and maintaining a security zone in the region, with Netanyahu stating Israel would retain 'full freedom of action' in Lebanon indefinitely.
- Israel remains on alert as army chief ‘commanding’ strikes on Iran
Israel remains on alert as Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and senior commanders monitor strikes against Iran. Civilian shelters were vacated after the immediate threat subsided, and flights resumed at Ben Gurion Airport following a missile interception from Yemen. Israel’s ambassador to Washington warned of potential strikes on Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s southern suburbs if attacked.
- Middle East war live: Israel plans to strike Iran 'with force' once given green light
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir stated Israel would strike Iran 'with force' upon receiving orders after Iran fired missiles at Israel. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they were attacking the headquarters of 'terrorist groups' in Iraqi Kurdistan.
- Israel says Iran launched missiles at it in first such bombardment since fragile ceasefire
Iran launched missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire in April, prompting Israeli interception efforts and escalating tensions. The U.S. advised against further Israeli retaliation, while both sides issued threats of broader regional conflict.
- One killed and five wounded in shooting attack in central Israel
One person was killed and five others wounded in a series of shooting attacks in central Israel near Qalqilya. Israeli forces shot dead one suspect, a Palestinian citizen of Israel, while a second suspect was wounded and fled. Far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for the execution of suspects, and Hamas claimed the attack was a response to Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Israel says targeted new Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza strike
Israel claims to have targeted the chief of a new Hamas armed wing in a strike in Gaza. The article mentions Israeli defense officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, visiting Palmachim Airbase.