Defense Minister Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the appointment of Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa as the new IDF Central Command chief, replacing Major General Avi Blot, with full backing from the Chief of Staff and confidence in Bar-Kalifa's leadership.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz plans to appoint Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command chief.
- Bar-Kalifa currently heads the IDF Personnel Directorate and formerly led the 36th Division.
- The appointment replaces Major General Avi Blot in the Central Command role.
- Katz described Bar-Kalifa as part of the 'generation of heroes and decisive action.'
- The IDF Chief of Staff recommended Bar-Kalifa for the position.
- Katz expressed full trust in Bar-Kalifa to implement his security policies.
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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