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Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Major General Eyal Zamir, the newly appointed chief of staff of the Israeli army, decided on Friday not to promote Brigadier General Daniel Hagari to the rank of major general and dismissed him from his position as spokesperson.
In a statement, the Israeli army confirmed that the decision was made after the two agreed on Hagari’s departure. Zamir expressed his “great appreciation” for Hagari’s years of significant combat service for Israel.
Hagari, a former commander of the Israeli Navy’s elite Shayetet 13 unit, was widely seen as the public face of the war, often taking on the role of spokesperson while political leaders maintained silence during critical moments.
Between October 7, 2023, and January 19, 2025, Israeli forces, with support from the US and Europe, carried out devastating military operations in Gaza, resulting in significant casualties among Palestinians, particularly women and children. More than 160,000 people have been killed or wounded, and over 14,000 remain missing.
