Israel Faces Leadership Shifts and Legal Battles Amid Gaza Strategy Reassessment

Eyal Zamir assumes command as IDF chief, while Netanyahu's government moves to oust Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, raising concerns over democratic integrity.

Eyal Zamir has been sworn in as Israel's new military chief, emphasizing that the mission to defeat Hamas remains incomplete and signaling potential military escalations in Gaza.
Outgoing IDF chief Herzi Halevi has called for a state commission of inquiry into the failures of October 7, 2023, which saw a devastating Hamas attack on southern Israel.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's government has initiated a contentious process to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, citing alleged misconduct and obstruction of government policies.
Critics argue that Baharav-Miara's dismissal is part of a broader effort to weaken judicial oversight and erode democratic checks and balances in Israel.
The fragile Gaza ceasefire, brokered in January, faces uncertainty as negotiations over the release of remaining hostages and a permanent resolution stall.