Eyal Zamir has officially replaced Herzi Halevi as Israel’s Chief of Staff following Halevi’s resignation.
At a ceremony in Tel Aviv, Zamir was promoted to lieutenant general and vowed to lead the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to victory. Emphasizing unity in the face of external threats, he stated, “The IDF is the people’s army, and we will work to expand the ranks.”
Zamir also highlighted the army’s moral duty to secure the release of hostages in Gaza as soon as possible.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia officially recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. The statement followed backlash over Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky’s remarks referring to the region as “disputed.”
Zakharova clarified that Medinsky was discussing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and urged against misinterpreting his words. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry criticized Medinsky’s comments and reminded that Russia’s official stance recognizes Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.
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