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Thursday, November 3, 2016
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Thursday, November 3, 2016
Aviv Kochavi named as new IDF deputy chief of staff
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleDefense Minister Avigdor Liberman has named current OC Northern Command Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi as the army’s new deputy chief of staff, the army says.
Today’s announcement is part of a wide-ranging shake up of the General Staff that also includes naming a new air force chief.
Kochavi has been head of the northern command for the last two years and previously also served as the head of the IDF’s Military Intelligence Directorate.
Kochavi will be replaced by current Home Front Commander Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick.
The IDF says the new head of the Israel Air Force will be current Head of Planning Directorate Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin.
— Judah Ari Gross
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