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Netanyahu Appoints Reserve Colonel Ophir Levi as Deputy Head of National Security Council

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First reported by Ynet · 15 hours ago

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Prime Minister Netanyahu appointed Reserve Colonel Ophir Levi as deputy head of Israel's National Security Council, replacing Gil Reich. Levi, a former armored corps officer with extensive military and security experience, was recommended by NSC head Shmuel Ben Ezra. The five-year appointment is part of a broader NSC reshuffle despite legal concerns over gender representation.

01Netanyahu appoints Reserve Colonel Ophir Levi as deputy head of National Security Council.
02Levi replaces Gil Reich and will serve a five-year term, extendable up to ten years.
03Levi has extensive military experience in armored corps and senior command roles.
04He holds degrees in behavioral sciences and political science and completed senior director courses.
05The appointment follows a broader NSC leadership reshuffle after Netanyahu dismissed former head Tzachi Hanegbi.
06Legal advisors noted gender representation issues but approved the appointment.

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