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Now 14Security

Defense Minister Katz Responds to IDF Chief on Central Command Appointment

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Defense Minister Israel Katz clarified that the IDF Chief of Staff recommended Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa for Central Command leadership in late April, responding to recent remarks by the Chief of Staff.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to the IDF Chief of Staff's remarks.
  • Katz stated the recommendation for Bar-Kalifa was made at the end of April.
  • The recommendation was for Bar-Kalifa to command the Central Command.
  • The response was issued shortly after the Chief of Staff's comments.
  • The clarification addresses the timeline of the appointment process.
Defense Minister Katz Responds to IDF Chief on Central Command Appointment
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Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to the Chief of Staff regarding the appointment of Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa as the commander of the Central Command. Katz noted that as early as the end of April, then-Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi had recommended Bar-Kalifa for the position. This statement was made in response to recent comments from the Chief of Staff, clarifying the timeline of the appointment recommendation.

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