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Reserve Colonel Ofir Levi Appointed Deputy Head of National Security Council for Five Years

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 4, 2026

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The Israeli government appointed Reserve Colonel Ofir Levi as Deputy Head of the National Security Council for five years, replacing Gil Reich who moved to lead the Defense Ministry's Planning Directorate. Levi brings extensive military experience and academic credentials to the role.

01Reserve Colonel Ofir Levi appointed Deputy Head of Israel's National Security Council for five years.
02Levi replaces Gil Reich, who left to head the Defense Ministry's Planning Directorate.
03Appointment recommended by NSC Chief Shmuel Ben Ezra and approved by PM Netanyahu.
04Levi's military roles include commander of Reserve Brigade 679 and head of Armored Corps Doctrine.
05He holds degrees from Ariel University and the University of Haifa.
06Term can be extended up to ten years in total.

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