Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa, head of the IDF Personnel Directorate, addressed new recruits enlisting in July-August 2026, telling them they are 'generations of fighters defending their home.' The statement was published on the IDF's official website.
The head of the IDF Personnel Directorate, Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa, addressed the July-August 2026 enlistment cycle this morning, welcoming new recruits as they began their service. In remarks published on the IDF website, Bar Kalifa told the soldiers that they represent 'generations of fighters defending their home.'
Bar Kalifa, who has led the Personnel Directorate through a period of intense operational demands, has recently emphasized the need to prioritize combat soldiers amid broader manpower challenges. Earlier this week, The Zioneer reported that Defense Minister Israel Katz is advancing Bar Kalifa's appointment as commander of the IDF's Central Command, a role that would place him in charge of security in Judea and Samaria. The enlistment ceremony comes as the IDF continues to balance extended mandatory service requirements with efforts to integrate additional populations into the military, including the Haredi sector.
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