Eyal Zamir
IDF chief convenes first major assessment in two years, adopting a ‘defense through offense’ doctrine and designating 2026 as “a year of readiness.”
“There has never been a war like this in the history of the IDF.”
The Israeli defense minister also stressed the importance of continued pressure on Iran and taking offensive action against regional threats.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the top general supports long-term Israeli control of parts of the Strip.
The Israeli military must prepare “for a continued wide-scale and comprehensive campaign,” said IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
The lawmaker asks to serve during the summer break, years after being exempted for ideological reasons.
The officers are expected to take up their new roles in the coming months.
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to act with excellence despite it,” Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told the pilots and navigators.
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir instructed soldiers to continue counter-terrorism operations across Judea and Samaria.
With international attention focused on Netanyahu’s visit to the US, the coming days are likely to clarify the broader direction of Israel’s strategy.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir lauds the Hasmonean Brigade’s efforts as the military begins issuing draft notices to thousands of haredi men this month.
The finance minister accused the IDF chief of failing to prevent humanitarian supplies from reaching the Hamas terrorist group.
