Zamir says cooperation between army, political leadership is crucial to 'victory on the battlefield,' following his meeting with defense minister to discuss Gaza City takeover plan

Zamir's approval comes amid rising tensions between the IDF top brass and Netanyahu's government, after the IDF chief expressed concern over the planned operation. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.

During a visit to IDF Southern Command headquarters in Beersheva, Zamir said that the military would “soon” move to the next stage of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” during which we will continue to deepen the damage against Hamas in Gaza City until its defeat.

The action plan presented to the Defense Minister includes mobilizing 60,000 new reservists, in addition to the 20,000 already in service.

The poll measured public satisfaction with three key figures at the center of decision-making: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. IDF Chief of Staff Lt.

Former Israeli defense officials say absolute Israeli determination is the key to breaking Hamas and completing the war’s aims.

At a Northern Command ceremony, Lt. Gen. Zamir outlined a shift in Israel’s defense posture, highlighting operational gains and a renewed strategy against northern threats.

The Israeli defense minister was briefed on operational plans to take control of the Hamas power center and create the conditions for ending the war.The post Katz calls up 60,000

The post Zamir: IDF moving to war’s ‘next stage,’ will be ‘focusing on Gaza City’ appeared first on The Times of Israel. During a visit to the Gaza Strip this morning, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says the military will “soon move on to the next stage” of an ongoing offensive against Hamas.

In the coming days, ground forces, accompanied by the Air Force, will begin moving toward new areas to increase pressure on Hamas.