Defense Minister Katz Appoints Aluf Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command Chief

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago

What happened

Defense Minister Israel Katz will appoint Aluf Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command chief, following Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's recommendation and a personal interview. The appointment is planned for the next military rotation, emphasizing commanders with strong offensive records.

• 01Defense Minister Israel Katz will appoint Aluf Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command commander.
• 02Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir recommended Bar-Kalifa in late April.
• 03Katz interviewed Bar-Kalifa in June and was impressed.
• 04The appointment will occur in the upcoming military personnel rotation.
• 05Policy favors commanders with proven offensive and combat success records.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 minutes ago

Defense Minister Katz Appoints Aluf Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command Chief

Now 14Right · Hebrew30 minutes ago

Defense Minister Katz Responds to IDF Chief on Central Command Appointment

YnetCenter · Hebrew36 minutes ago

Defense Minister Katz Approves Appointment of Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command Chief

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew36 minutes ago

Hagai Segal Condemns Defense Minister Katz's Live Dismissal of IDF Commander Blot

Now 14Right · Hebrew40 minutes ago

IDF Denies Defense Minister Katz's Announcement on Central Command Leadership Change

YnetCenter · Hebrew49 minutes ago

MK Limor Son Har-Melech Praises Defense Minister for Removing Central Command Chief

YnetCenter · Hebrew49 minutes ago

Former PM Bennett and Ex-IDF Chief Eizenkot Condemn Defense Minister Katz's Command Change Announcement

Now 14Right · Hebrew51 minutes ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Announces Live Replacement of Central Command Chief

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Defense Minister Katz Announces Live Dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Blot

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

IDF Officials Criticize Defense Minister Katz for Attempting to Replace Central Command Chief

N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief Amidst Tensions

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Appoints Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief Amid Tensions

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Defense Minister Katz Names Successor to Central Command Chief Amid Tensions

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Sparks Controversy by Replacing Central Command Chief Amid Political Tensions

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israel Katz Names Dado Bar Kalifa as New Central Command Chief, Replacing Avi Blot

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israeli Defense Minister Announces Replacement for Central Command Chief Amid Dispute

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Appoints New Central Command Chief Amid Sharp Criticism of Predecessor

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