Netanyahu’s military secretary, national security adviser to stay on (for now)

Tal Schneider is a Political Correspondent at The Times of Israel

Prime Minister-designate Naftali Bennett will retain Brig. Gen. Avi Blot in his role as military secretary for the time being. National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat will also stay in office until after his successor is appointed to ensure a smooth transition. Both top officials were appointed by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Bennett will meet with Blot and Ben-Shabbat later this evening for his first security briefing as premier.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) sits next to military secretary Avi Blot during a cabinet meeting on August 16, 2018. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)

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