Eyal Zamir
Eyal Zamir is an Israeli military officer who is the current Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, having taken office on 5 March 2025. Zamir previously served as the Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense (2023–2025), as Deputy Chief of Staff between 2018 and 2021, commander of the Southern Command, Military Secretary to the Prime Minister, commander of the 36th Division and commander of the 7th Armored Brigade.
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Aug 14, 2026
Far Right
The IDF chief of staff oversees the strikes against Hamas commanders as operations continue across the Gaza Strip.
RZ judges him by the military's ability to keep applying relentless pressure until Hamas is destroyed.
Aug 13, 2026
Far Left
New IDF chief of staff taking command of a military mired in Gaza with no exit strategy and escalating West Bank operations.
Hadash fears Zamir will consolidate occupation and military rule rather than push the army toward the generals' own calls to wind down the war.
Aug 4, 2026
Center
The Chief of Staff froze all senior military appointments until 2027, effectively keeping Blot in place and blocking Katz from installing his own people.
Yesh Atid applauds his quiet assertion of military professionalism as the necessary institutional barrier against coalition interference in IDF ranks.
Aug 2, 2026
Far Right
The IDF chief of staff would command the Israeli side of any strike against Iranian energy targets reported by US media.
He is expected to execute the decisive military action Religious Zionism has long called for, but must avoid limited strikes that let Iran rebuild.
Jul 15, 2026
Center
IDF Chief of Staff opposes the pardon for Elor Azaria, citing that clemency is the exception.
Respected for upholding military justice and chain of command, in line with Yesh Atid's support for professional military.
Jul 3, 2026
Center
Chief of Staff stated that soldiers should be the top priority amid the Haredi draft law debate.
Yesh Atid appreciates Zamir's backing of IDF service over Haredi exemptions and his focus on military readiness.
Jun 8, 2026
Far Right
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told the General Staff Forum that the IDF will strike the enemy powerfully the moment the green light is given.
Zamir's statement is exactly what Religious Zionism wants to hear from military leadership, and his framing puts the responsibility for inaction squarely on the political echelon, amplifying pressure on Netanyahu to act.