Zamir’s remarks came against the backdrop of a stormy meeting of the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet, where Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lashed out at Lt. Gen. Zamir and threatened to seek his dismissal.
Eyal Zamir has been instructed to present by Thursday a plan that meets the demands raised by cabinet ministers. Although he did not take part in the heated exchange between the ministers and the chief of staff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed the military representatives of the requirement just minutes before the meeting concluded.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas launched a scathing attack on the terrorist organization during a rare public condemnation at a central Fatah Council conference in Ramallah.
The trip follows "technical talks" held in Baku between Israeli and Turkish delegations. Bilateral cooperation between Israel and Azerbaijan is expected to be a key focus of the discussions.
After 48 hours, Israeli authorities have revealed that Barak Tzach from Petach Tikva was the man killed Monday by sharks in Hadera.
As Israel continues to monitor Iran's nuclear ambitions, radiation expert Arik Avni warns that the country's healthcare system would "collapse" in the aftermath of a nuclear strike, with casualties extending up to 31 miles from the blast zone and requiring specialized treatments that must be stockpiled in advance.
"This is a psychological measure designed to clearly demonstrate the consequences of October 7 to them. We harbor no illusions that this will awaken any sense of responsibility or remorse, but these images showing what happens to Israel's enemies will be permanently imprinted in their minds," Northern District Commander Shmuel Lavi said.
A single missile launched from Yemen early Wednesday morning activated warning systems across large areas of northern Israel; IDF says the missile was likely successfully intercepted.
Egypt is demanding that Hamas fully dismantle its armed capabilities in exchange for a five-year ceasefire and immunity for senior leaders. Meanwhile, the IDF is taking control of neighborhood after neighborhood in Rafah, expanding its hold in the northern Gaza Strip and preparing for even more intense military operations.
An international official commented on the upcoming "technical discussions" between Washington and Tehran, stating that the United States will reject Iran's proposal for Russian and Chinese oversight. The US is expected to demand the removal of advanced centrifuges, used for rapid enrichment, from Iranian territory.