IDF Human Resources Planning Chief Sagi Tayeb Concludes Term

Brigadier General Sagi Tayeb concluded his service as head of the Planning and Manpower Administration (TUMKA) in the IDF on Sunday. In this role, he was involved in planning the army's manpower and addressing recruitment needs, particularly in advancing the integration of the ultra-Orthodox public into military service. Tayeb will be succeeded by Brigadier General Yifat Yager Asher, who most recently commanded Meitav, the unit responsible for the selection and assignment processes for defense service candidates.

Throughout his career, Tayeb held various human resources positions within the IDF, including personnel officer in the Golani Brigade, head of the regular manpower planning branch, human resources officer in the Northern Command, and head of the regular forces department in the Ground Forces. His experience in military human resources informed his final role, where he faced challenges in recruitment and expanding the army's ranks.

During his tenure as head of TUMKA, Tayeb promoted the Chief of Staff's order for ultra-Orthodox integration, which led to the opening of dozens of new service tracks for members of the ultra-Orthodox community. These initiatives were undertaken against the backdrop of public and political discussions surrounding the draft law and the IDF's need to increase enlistment numbers. Tayeb also participated in discussions on frameworks for ultra-Orthodox recruitment, presenting data from the army during Knesset deliberations on the matter. His role required him to navigate the tension between the IDF's manpower needs and the challenges associated with recruiting from the ultra-Orthodox public.