Israeli media report that on Thursday, Brig. Gen. Manny Liberty replaced Brig. Gen. Guy Levi as commander of the 98th Division (Fire Formation). Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth said at the change-of-command ceremony: 'There is no doubt that you are the right man for the mission and the role.'
The change of command of the 98th Division, a reserve formation under Central Command, took place on Thursday. Brig. Gen. Manny Liberty, who previously served as the division's deputy commander, assumed the role from Brig. Gen. Guy Levi, who led the unit for the past two years. Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth presided over the ceremony and praised Liberty, saying he is 'the right man for the mission.' The report was carried by N12 (Channel 12). As The Zioneer reported earlier, the ceremony was held at the division's headquarters in the center of the country.
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