Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 16, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 16, 2023
New IDF chief Halevi arrives at military HQ in Tel Aviv
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Incoming IDF chief Herzi Halevi (left), meets with the outgoing head Aviv Kohavi at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, January 16, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
A military honor guard is being held at the Israel Defense Forces’ headquarters in Tel Aviv for the incoming chief of staff Herzi Halevi.
Halevi entered the role this morning after being awarded the rank of lieutenant general, replacing the outgoing top soldier Aviv Kohavi.
Earlier today, Halevi and Kohavi visited the National Memorial Hall for Israel’s Fallen next to the Mount Herzl military cemetery, the Western Wall, and the President’s Residence.
Later an honor guard will be held for Kohavi as he exits the IDF headquarters for the final time after 40 years of military service.
The ceremony is being streamed at the link below.
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