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Israeli General Orders Iran Attack, Escalates Tensions

3/6/2026

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On March 5, 2026, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the Israeli military chief of staff, ordered an attack on Iran during a Shabbat dinner in central Israel.
After the dinner, he was taken to an underground command center in Tel Aviv, where he authorized Khamenei's assassination.
Zamir has played a crucial role in the Israeli-American offensive, coordinating war plans and overseeing airstrikes.
Unnamed Israeli military officials described the actions as a significant escalation.

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Story summary

On March 5, 2026, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the Israeli military chief of staff, ordered an attack on Iran during a Shabbat dinner in central Israel.
After the dinner, he was taken to an underground command center in Tel Aviv, where he authorized Khamenei's assassination.
Zamir has played a crucial role in the Israeli-American offensive, coordinating war plans and overseeing airstrikes.
Unnamed Israeli military officials described the actions as a significant escalation.