Dudu Bar Kalippa to Command IDF Central Command in 2027
Major General Dudu Bar Kalippa is slated to be appointed as the next commander of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Central Command. He will succeed Major General Avi Blot, who currently holds the position.
The appointment was approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz, based on the recommendation of IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir. Bar Kalippa is expected to assume his new role in 2027, a timeline determined by operational assessments.
In addition to this key appointment, Brigadier General R' has been appointed to lead the Special Operations Division within Military Intelligence (Aman).
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