IDF chief announces new senior appointments, setting up another potential clash with Katz

By Emanuel Fabian

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4 December 2025, 11:56 pm Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announces a round of senior appointments in the military, which will be sent to Defense Minister Israel Katz for approval.

Katz has previously said he would not approve any promotions and appointments in the military that are not brought to him beforehand for review.

The list announced by Zamir includes two officers promoted to brigadier general, 28 promoted to colonel, as well as one brigadier general and nine colonels who are moving to new positions at the same rank.

There is no immediate response from Katz on the IDF’s late-night announcement.