Zamir came a close second to Halevi in the race for IDF chief in January 2023, in a pick made by then-defense minister Benny Gantz.
Netanyahu will interview Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Friday; however, he is interviewing Maj. Gen. Amir Baram and Maj. Gen. Uri Gordon Thursday.
Most of Halevi's comments were kept classified as part of the closed session, but select remarks were leaked to the media.
Katz denies Liberman’s claims of bias in IDF interviews as haredi draft law controversy heats up in the Knesset.
The selection process began rather quickly following current IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's announcement to resign last week.
The government must follow Halevi's suit and commit to a rigorous independent investigation of the events that led to October 7. Only this can help Israel learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger.
Israel will only be able to fully move on from October 7 when all those who bear responsibility for the disaster have been replaced. Accountability demands change, not just admissions of guilt.
Dark Horse candidate Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai makes the list, subverting expectations.
What’s next for Israel’s military and defense strategy after Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi’s resignation?
Alongside the senior General Staff officers, the list of officers who may retire from the IDF is reportedly quite long.
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