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.