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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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.