Netanyahu says Zamir’s time as IDF chief will be one of ‘great achievements’

Speaking at a cabinet meeting during which ministers approved Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir as the next Israel Defense Forces chief of staff, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he expects that during his tenure Israel will attain great achievements.

“Even when he served as my military secretary, I was impressed by Eyal Zamir’s commitment to the country, his commitment to the IDF, and the fact that his approach is geared to offense,” Netanyahu says in the cabinet meeting, according to remarks issued by his office.

Netanyahu says he and Defense Minister Israel Katz fully support Zamir’s nomination.

“We expect that during his service, perhaps even in the near future, we will achieve all these great achievements, which will change not only the situation of Israel, but also the face of the entire Middle East,” Netanyahu says.

Katz in the meeting says the IDF needs “a strong and victorious army, and I am convinced by Eyal Zamir’s ability to lead the IDF to the defeat [of Israel’s enemies] and victories on all fronts.”

“I am sure that he will navigate the IDF wisely and responsibly and will work to implement the lessons from October 7, to strengthen the IDF. His success is our success,” Katz adds.