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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Gantz’s office appears to confirm Barbash will head national virus response
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleMaj. Gen. Amir Abulafiya pulls his candidacy for the position of coronavirus point person amid reports that former Health Ministry director-general Gabi Barbash was due to get nominated for the role.
“He informed the defense minister and IDF chief of staff that he was withdrawing his candidacy,” Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s office says in a statement.
“The general wished Prof. Barbash the utmost success,” according to the statement, appearing to confirm the reports that Gabi Barbash will be appointed.
— Judah Ari Gross
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