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Zamir Says Military Gains Do Not Erase October 7 Failure at Zikim Memorial

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of an archival March 2022 portrait of Eyal Zamir in a civilian suit at an office desk, with an Israeli flag and books behind him; contextual portrait, not a depiction of the October 2026 Zikim memorial ceremony, rendered in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel strokes.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said at an October 7 memorial ceremony at Zikim Base on Monday that the military's subsequent achievements do not erase its failure to protect Israelis in 2023 or its responsibility for that failure. He said remembrance must be accompanied by changes within the military. General Staff members, bereaved families and wounded soldiers attended the ceremony, which was followed by a tour and a panel featuring captivity survivor Avinatan Or. Zamir pledged continued support for bereaved families, survivors and wounded people.

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