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IDF bringing back former spokesman Hagari to assist during Iran war
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Outgoing IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari at a handover ceremony at an army base in Tel Aviv, March 27, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
Former IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari is returning to the Spokespersons Unit to help out amid the conflict with Iran, Walla news reports.
The IDF confirms the report, saying that “Hagari is assisting the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, like many reservists who were called up following the launch of the operation, at the request of the IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin.”
Walla says Hagari will head a central command center in the Spokesperson’s Unit.
Hagari, who was extremely popular, was reportedly forced out of the army after criticizing political leaders
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