### [2026-08-5](/feed/2026/08/5/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# IDF chief Eyal Zamir visits the Gaza Strip to conduct an assessment in the enclave. He also states that the military will continue to operate proactively. 




### Sources:

1. [The Jerusalem Post](https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904710)

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