IDF Israel Defense Forces | Eyal Zamir Named Next IDF Chief, Set To Take Over From March | N18G

Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, the Defense Ministry director general, was tapped by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz on Saturday to become the next chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces. A brief statement from the Prime Minister’s Office announced the nomination of Zamir.He is to take up the post on March 6, becoming the IDF’s 24th chief of staff, following the resignation of Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi. SOURCE: REUTERS AND APShow more