Defense Minister Katz Congratulates Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Appointment as 24th IDF Chief of the General Staff

Defense Minister Israel Katz and the Israel Ministry of Defense congratulate the 24th IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, and wish him success in leading the IDF to victory across various fronts.

Lt. Gen. Zamir has served as Director General of the IMOD for the past two years, primarily during the current war. Throughout this period, he has guided the Ministry through unprecedented operational demands while implementing innovative initiatives to bolster Israel's ‘Blue and White’ production capabilities. Under his leadership, Lt. Gen. Zamir established the Division for Reserve Soldiers' Affairs, enhanced investment in R&D for future battlefield technologies, and created the first AI and Autonomy PEO in the Ministry's recent history.

Defense Minister Israel Katz: "Eyal—now Lt. Gen. Eyal—the command you assume today comes with tremendous responsibility and significance, as you well understand. After dedicating over forty years to safeguarding our nation, you have proven yourself worthy of this position. Your extensive command experience, operational expertise, leadership abilities, and comprehensive understanding of all theaters of operation make you the right commander at this critical juncture to lead the IDF through these challenging times."

Lt. Gen. Zamir, the Israel Ministry of Defense salutes you and all IDF soldiers. We will continue to support the IDF in every mission and every challenge.