Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Maj Gen Eyal Zamir as the next chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Zamir's appointment follows Lt Gen Herzi Halevi's resignation due to the security failures during Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023. The transition is set for March 6 and occurs amid ongoing tensions and a key ceasefire agreement.
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