Brig. Gen. Manny Liberty, who recently completed his tenure as head of the Operations Division in the IDF Intelligence Directorate, has assumed command of the elite 98th Paratroopers and Commando Division, according to Army Radio (N13). He replaces Brig. Gen. Guy Levy, who led the division in operations in Gaza and Lebanon and is now expected to compete for a Major General position.
Brig. Gen. Manny Liberty has formally assumed command of the elite 98th Paratroopers and Commando Division (Fire Formation), succeeding Brig. Gen. Guy Levy, according to Army Radio (N13) on Sunday morning. The change-of-command ceremony was held on Thursday, as The Zioneer reported earlier today.
The Zioneer first reported the transition at 08:33 Jerusalem on Sunday, citing N12, noting that Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth said at the ceremony: 'There is no doubt that you are the right man for the mission and the role.' Minutes later, at 08:50 Jerusalem, The Zioneer published the new commander's statement: 'With determination and pursuit of contact, the military improves the security situation of the State of Israel.' The corroboration has expanded from a single news report to multiple sources including Army Radio and official remarks.
The 98th Division is an elite formation that operated in Gaza and Lebanon under Brig. Gen. Levy. Liberty previously served as head of the Operations Division in the IDF Intelligence Directorate (Aman). The appointment is part of routine IDF command rotations, as The Zioneer has reported on similar changes in other divisions.
Brig. Gen. Guy Levy, who led the division for two years, is now expected to compete for promotion to Major General (Aluf) in the IDF. No further details on his next role have been announced.
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