Eyal Zamir Takes Command as Israel's New Military Chief

Zamir assumes leadership during a fragile Gaza ceasefire, pledging to defeat Hamas and address October 7 failures.

Eyal Zamir, a former tank commander and defense ministry director, was sworn in as Israel's 24th military chief, replacing Herzi Halevi, who resigned after the October 7 security failures.
Zamir declared that the mission to defeat Hamas is 'not yet accomplished,' signaling continued military operations if ceasefire negotiations falter.
The Gaza ceasefire, brokered in January, remains precarious as Israel seeks the release of 59 hostages while Hamas demands progress toward a permanent resolution.
Outgoing chief Halevi called for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attacks, which resulted in over 1,100 Israeli deaths and the abduction of 251 hostages.
Zamir faces additional challenges, including rising tensions in the West Bank, accusations of war crimes, and strategic concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions.