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PM’s new military secretary promoted to rank of major general
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi awards the rank of major general to Roman Gofman, the incoming military secretary to the prime minister. (Israel Defense Forces)
Roman Gofman, the incoming military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is promoted to the rank of major general.
Gofman is replacing Maj. Gen. Avi Gil, who served as the prime minister’s military secretary for the past three years.
The ceremony earlier today is attended by Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, as well as other generals.
Gofman, who until recently served as the commander of the Tzeelim training base, was seriously wounded during clashes with Hamas terrorists near Sderot during the October 7 onslaught. He later recovered.
