Eyal Zamir | |
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Born | Eilat | January 26, 1966
Allegiance | Israel |
Service | Israel Defense Forces |
Years of service | 1984- |
Rank | Aluf (Major General) |
Battles / wars |
Eyal Zamir (Hebrew: אייל זמיר; born 26 January 1966) is an Israeli retired major general, currently serving as Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense. He was the Deputy Chief of Staff from December 2018[1] and was replaced by Herzi Halevi in July 2021.[2]
He was the commander of the Southern Command,[3] Military Secretary to the Prime Minister, commander of the 36th Division and commander of the 7th Armored Brigade.
On 2 January 2023, he was appointed director general of the Ministry of Defense by Yoav Gallant.[4]