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IDF Chief and Minister Smotrich Agree on Ilan Malka as Acting Civil Administration Head

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First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago

What happened

The IDF Chief of Staff and Minister Bezalel Smotrich have agreed to appoint retired Brigadier General Ilan Malka as acting head of the Civil Administration, ending weeks of dispute over the position. Malka replaces Brigadier General Hesham Ibrahim, who became the Defense Minister's military secretary.

01Retired Brigadier General Ilan Malka appointed acting Civil Administration head after weeks of dispute.
02Malka replaces Brigadier General Hesham Ibrahim, now military secretary to the Defense Minister.
03Disagreement was between IDF Chief of Staff and Minister Bezalel Smotrich over appointment process.
04Chief of Staff preferred a reservist acting appointment; Smotrich pushed for a permanent officer.
05At least five candidates were considered and rejected before agreeing on Malka.
06Appointment delayed until after elections influenced the negotiations.

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