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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir Visits Wounded Soldiers at Sheba Medical Center
9/9/2026, 4:55:16 PM
Core Event
On September 8, 2026, Lieutenant-General Eyal Zamir, Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), toured Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer. He met with injured IDF personnel—including commanders and troops from infantry and armored brigades—who had been wounded during operational activities in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The visit occurred ahead of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.
Background & Context
The IDF has been conducting sustained operations in the Gaza Strip and along the Lebanon frontier throughout 2026. These campaigns have resulted in a number of combat injuries among frontline units. As the holiday season approaches, the military leadership emphasized the importance of morale and recovery for soldiers and their families.
Official Statements & Responses
During the tour, Lt. Gen. Zamir praised the “spirit, determination, and contribution” of the wounded troops and thanked the hospital’s medical teams, liaison staff, and casualty-affairs personnel for their support. He affirmed the IDF’s commitment to accompany each soldier throughout the rehabilitation process, describing it as a duty of the entire force.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I came to see you ahead of the new year, and I am moved by what I have seen here,” — Gen. Eyal Zamir
The visit underscores the IDF’s public focus on caring for injured personnel and highlights the symbolic role of military leadership in reinforcing morale during a period of ongoing conflict and upcoming national holidays.
