Defense Minister Israel Katz has decided to advance the appointment of Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as commander of the IDF's Central Command, according to Channel 14. Katz convinced the major general to accept the role after he had initially declined following a request from the Chief of Staff. The decision comes amid what Katz described as major challenges in the area.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has decided to advance the appointment of Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as commander of the IDF's Central Command, according to a report by Channel 14. Katz personally spoke with Bar Kalifa and convinced him to accept the role after the major general had initially declined following a request by the Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir. The decision comes amid what Katz described as "major challenges" in the area and future operational plans.
Bar Kalifa currently serves as the head of the IDF's Personnel Directorate (Aka). The Central Command is responsible for the Judea and Samaria region, which has seen heightened security activity in recent months. The appointment is subject to the usual approval processes and is expected to be advanced in the near future.
The Chief of Staff had previously requested Bar Kalifa to take the position, but the major general refused, leading to Katz's direct intervention. The move underscores the defense establishment's focus on leadership continuity in a key command sector.
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