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The Cabinet, at its weekly meeting on Sunday 22 Kislev, approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Gadi Eizenkott as the next IDF Chief-of-Staff.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said at the start of the meeting:

“Gadi Eizenkott is the right man in the right place at the right time. Gadi has been a soldier and a commander. He is a veteran commander and he can lead the IDF in the face of the major challenges that surround us.

“The challenges are unceasing; they are not taking even a moment’s respite, and I am convinced that with determined, responsible and strong leadership and policy, along with Gadi’s command of the IDF, we will be able to overcome any and all obstacles and challenges.

“I wish Gadi Eizenkott great success; his success in all areas is our success.”

Having passed all hurdles, Eizenkott continues the transition process and will assume command of the IDF on February 15, 2015.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)