IDF Gets New Chief
January 17 2023
The Israel Defense Forces has a new chief of staff, reports The Times of Israel.
On Monday, Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi was sworn in as the IDF’s 23rd commander during a ceremony at the prime minister’s office.
Halevi, who previously served as deputy chief of staff, succeeds Aviv Kochavi who held the top IDF post for four years.
He was promoted to lieutenant general before assuming the chief of staff role.
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