Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has pushed back against a proposal to control Gaza City, according to officials. One hard-right member of the government suggested he could be dismissed.
Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, the Israeli military’s chief of staff, in Jerusalem in March. He has been criticized over promotions of top officers and for consulting with outside advisers.
Spain was the only NATO ally not to commit to a large increase in military expenditures. It’s far from Russia, and its embrace of a social safety net is another key reason.
An artillery system vehicle on display in Madrid. Europe’s tug of war between spending more for domestic priorities or for defense has vexed the Spanish government.