Eyal Zamir

Live grenade round fired at IDF troops in friendly-fire incident during training exercise

Despite the shooting, none of the soldiers was wounded. At this stage, it remains unclear why live ammunition was used during the exercise.

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026.
The IDF's General Staff Forum lowers flag to half-mast at the Zikim military base, October 5, 2026.

IDF chief vows to investigate, implement lessons from October 7 in military ceremony

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir speaks at a conference of senior command staf at the Glilot IDF base on October 4, 2026.

Zamir: IDF to overhaul intelligence, force readiness after October 7 investigations

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

IDF reinforces West Bank troop deployment amid concerns over holiday terror attacks


Class of IDF drone that killed two soldiers has history of explosive failures - report

According to N12, drones of that type had failed to detonate on at least seven prior occasions, and in another three incidents in 2025 had exploded while being examined by IDF forces.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Israel's Elor Azaria syndrome has come full circle - and 'NAZA' is the consequence - opinion

Israel cannot demand trust in IDF investigations while making commanders fear the consequences of enforcing military law.

 President Isaac Herzog.

IDF chief Zamir establishes expert team to investigate drone accident that killed two soldiers

The team, led by a Ground Forces brigadier-general, will examine the incident in order to ensure a similar one does not occur again.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

'NAZA' film controversy: Israel, Gaza, and the debate over collateral damage - opinion

Collateral damage refers to what are considered “acceptable” civilian casualties when military targets are being targeted from the air, and how such decisions are taken.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Saudi Arabia turns to Israel as Houthi attacks expose limits of the Mecca Pact - opinion

Houthi strikes are pushing Saudi Arabia and Israel toward unprecedented military and intelligence cooperation.

(From L) TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chat after signing a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 7.

Netanel Chkroun identified as Neveh Tzuf terror attack victim, IDF catches terrorist near hospital

The terrorist is believed to have opened fire on Israelis ritually immersing in a nearby spring ahead of Yom Kippur from a passing vehicle.

Alei Zahav resident Netanel Chkroun was killed in a West Bank terrorist attack in Neveh Tzuf, September 20, 2026.

IDF chief instructs military to increase readiness across all fronts ahead of Yom Kippur

The military also reinforced forces on Yom Kippur two years ago amid the war and heightened security tensions.

Israeli soldiers patrol along the Israeli-Lebanese border, on September 10, 2026.

Israel can reject NAZA’s claims without ignoring Gaza’s suffering - opinion

The wound of October 7 therefore remains open, and when your own wound is still open, it is difficult to look at somebody else’s.

Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, September 9, 2026.

IDF removes officer who served as Gaza Division's intelligence chief on Oct. 7 from service

Lt.-Col. "A" served as the intelligence officer for the Gaza Division during the October 7 massacre.

 IDF soldiers are seen working as part of the Israeli military's Gaza battlefield intelligence collection unit.

Zamir instructs MAG to open investigation into NAZA film, IDF seeks Shin Bet support in probe

IDF Chief of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir announced his intention to order a review of the film on Monday, suggesting that legal action could be taken against the directors of NAZA.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor receive the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.