Incoming IDF chief appoints new military spokesman

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

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the head of naval operations, and the incoming IDF spokesman, is seen in an official undated potrait (Israel Defense Forces)
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, the head of naval operations, and the incoming IDF spokesman, is seen in an official undated potrait (Israel Defense Forces)

Incoming military chief Herzi Halevi appoints Daniel Hagari to be the Israel Defense Forces’ next spokesman.

Hagari, a senior Navy officer, will replace Ran Kochav in the coming months.

His appointment is approved by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Halevi will enter the role of IDF chief of staff on January 17, replacing outgoing IDF chief Aviv Kohavi.

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