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US Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine visits Israel, fiscusses Gaza situation with IDF Chief
Tel Aviv, November 2: US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine visited Israel over the weekend and held discussions with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir on the situation in Gaza and other regional issues.
IDF Chief orders readiness for Trump's hostage-release plan, prioritises troop safety and vigilance
Tel Aviv, October 4: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that the Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a special situation assessment in light of recent developments.
New US CENTCOM Chief Admiral Brad Cooper completes first visit to Israel
Tel Aviv, September 7: The Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, completed his first visit to Israel for talks with Israeli military leaders, as reported by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).
Israeli army chief to begin Gaza City assault 'soon'
Jerusalem, Aug 18: Israeli military Chief Eyal Zamir has said that the army will "soon" begin a new offensive to take over Gaza City, the Gaza Strip's largest urban centre, despite international warnings about the consequences for the already devastated enclave.
Israeli army chief touts 'new strategic concept' during visit to Lebanon outposts
Jerusalem, Aug 14: Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir toured army outposts in southern Lebanon, saying the armed forces had adopted "a new strategic concept" aimed at preempting emerging threats.
IDF launches surprise Dawn exercise amid ongoing operations on multiple fronts
Tel Aviv, August 10: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a surprise exercise named "Dawn" on Sunday to test the readiness of its general headquarters and main command centers, the Jerusalem Post reported.
Operation Rising Lion will be remembered in history as one of Israel's most daring and successful operations: IDF
Tel Aviv, June 27: Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has said that Operation Rising Lion, which was launched to confront an "existential threat" to Israel, will be "remembered in history as one of Israel's most daring and successful operations."
Israel's Military Chief criticised 'politicization' of military personnel
Tel Aviv, April 15: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General. Eyal Zamir on Tuesday conducted a situation assessment and field tour in Shuja'iyya in the Gaza Strip, where he spoke about the recent controversy about a protest letter written by reservists demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza in exchange for the release of the remaining hostages held there.
Brigadier General Efi Defrin named new Israeli Military spokesman
Tel Aviv, March 9: IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday appointed Brigadier General Efi Defrin as the new IDF Spokesperson. The appointment was approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz.
New Israeli Military Chief of Staff fills frozen senior positions
Tel Aviv, March 6: On his first day as the Israeli military's Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir filled several senior positions that Defence Minister Israel Katz had placed on hold.
Israel's new military chief takes office, vows to strike enemies with 'tremendous force'
Jerusalem, March 5: Eyal Zamir took over on Wednesday as the 24th Chief of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), warning that Israel's multi-front conflict would be ongoing and vowing to strike its enemies with "tremendous force."
Eyal Zamir confirmed as Israeli Military's Chief of Staff
Tel Aviv, February 17: The Israeli government gave its approval for the appointment of Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir as the next Israel Defense Forces chief of staff on Sunday.
Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new chief of Israel Defense Forces
Jerusalem, February 2: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General (Res.) Eyal Zamir as the new Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Israel signs deals to boost domestic weapons production
Jerusalem, Jan 7: Israel's defence ministry announced on Tuesday it has signed deals worth about 1 billion shekels (276 million US dollars) with defence contractor Elbit Systems to boost domestic arms production amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.