Ceasefire announced day after Azeri forces launch offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh; director of Israel's Defense Ministry, a major arms supplier to Baku, visited just before fighting

Director-General Eyal Zamir announces Depth Multi-Year Plan, and creation of robotics and AI body as Tehran continues to enrich uranium

Twice passed over for role of military chief before becoming think tank research fellow, Zamir enters position with country facing a surge in terrorism and threats from Iran

Retired major general, twice considered to lead military, to enter role in coming weeks; Gallant hails 'outstanding commander' who once served as Netanyahu's military secretary

Defense minister chooses frontrunner candidate, who led Southern Command through several rounds of fighting, and headed Military Intelligence; will take up post in January

Eyal Zamir or Herzi Halevi to replace Aviv Kohavi in January; Yoel Strick dropped following fresh interviews; AG greenlit selection process despite upcoming election

After reading classified dossier, Gali Baharav-Miara says despite legal difficulties, there's 'urgency' for next chief of staff to enter role at start of 2023

In 74-page document titled 'Countering Iran's regional strategy,' Eyal Zamir warns that Tehran-backed militias in Syria would join Hezbollah in battle

Gali Baharav-Miara says final decision will be made 'without foreign interferences,' after Likud lawmakers call for her ouster

Military legal opinion claims process can continue during caretaker government, sparking Likud threat to discard attorney general if she gives defense minister green light