Former tank commander takes over as Israel's military chief
Jerusalem (AFP) Mar 5, 2025
Former tank commander Eyal Zamir was sworn in as Israel's new army chief on Wednesday, inheriting the task at a crucial time for the military after it acknowledged its "complete failure" to prevent Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack. ... more
Israel's mission against Hamas 'not accomplished' says new military chief
Jerusalem (AFP) Mar 5, 2025
New armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said during his inauguration Wednesday that Israel's mission to defeat Palestinian militant group Hamas was "not accomplished". ... more
UN envoy slams Israel's 'unacceptable' Syria escalation
Geneva (AFP) Mar 4, 2025
The United Nations envoy for Syria on Tuesday strongly condemned Israel's "military escalations, including airstrikes" on its northern neighbour. ... more