Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, April 29, 2019
From the Liveblog of
Monday, April 29, 2019
IDF chief taps Gil Messing as new military spokesman
IDF Chief Aviv Kohavi names Gil Messing as the next spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, to replace Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis.
The appointment was approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also serves as defense minister.
Messing is due to take over the position in the coming months, the army says.
Messing, who has served as a spokesperson for the Israeli food producer Strauss and for former minister Tzipi Livni, has little military experience compared to his past three predecessors. His appointment appears to be a change in tack for the military’s public relations effort.
— Judah Ari Gross
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here