Overview

• Eyal Zamir conducted a field tour in the Gaza Strip and held an operational assessment with senior commanders, including MG Yaniv Asor, MG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, and BG Sagiv Dahan.
• He praised troops for their performance in Operation “Gideon's Chariots II” during briefings with units in the area.
• Commanders were instructed to continue intense operations, bolster defensive support for forces, and increase vigilance, preparedness and readiness.
• Zamir reiterated core war objectives of securing the hostages’ return, decisively defeating Hamas, and intensifying strikes on its capabilities.
• He said he is deeply engaged in the October 7 inquiries, warned against underestimating the enemy, directed that all IDF capabilities be committed to frontline troops, and affirmed the military will give political leaders flexibility in campaign decisions.