Defense Minister Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on Sunday during a live broadcast that he intends to appoint Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa, head of the IDF Personnel Directorate, as the new commander of the Central Command, replacing Major General Avi Blot. In an interview with Channel 14, Katz said he decided to advance the appointment, highlighting Bar-Kalifa's background as a former commander of the 36th Division and describing him as representing the "generation of heroes and decisive action." Katz also noted that the IDF Chief of Staff recommended Bar-Kalifa for the position. When asked if he trusts Bar-Kalifa to implement the security policies he leads, Katz responded affirmatively, expressing full confidence in him.
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