IDF chief welcomes new IAF commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin

IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot praises incoming IAF chief Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin, saying Israel’s air force “operated well” under his command during Operation Pillar of Defense and Operation Protective Edge.

Eisenkot says he believes Norkin will succeed in his position because of his abilities, and warns that “terrorist groups are rearming and getting stronger, but the IDF is prepared.”

Th IDF chief goes on to say he “expects to see Eshel in senior positions in Israel, no matter what he chooses to do.”

— Judah Ari Gross

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