Prime Minister Yair Lapid hails the nomination of deputy military commander Herzi Halevi as the next IDF chief of staff, calling him a “worthy and natural” selection.
“Herzi is an excellent commander who is rich in experience and skill. I’m sure he’ll lead the IDF to many significant accomplishments,” Lapid says.
He also praises the runner-up, former deputy IDF chief Eyal Zamir.
Meanwhile, the current IDF chief, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi speaks to both Halevi and Zamir.
“The chief of staff welcomes the selection of a highly talented and experienced officer. The chief of staff congratulated Maj. Gen. Herzi Halevi on his nomination to the position and wished him success,” the military says in a statement.
“Also, the chief of staff thanked Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir for his successful and accomplished service, and wished him success in his future,” the statement adds.
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