Minister without portfolio Yossi Peled
Photo: Ofer Amram
Soon-to-be ambassador to China Matan Vilnai
Photo: Amit Shabi, Yedioth Ahronoth
MK Peled shortlisted for new Home Front Defense minister
Likud minister and former GOC Northern Command said to be leading candidate to take over from Matan Vilnai
Minister without portfolio Yossi Peled (Likud) is the leading candidate to for the post of minister for home front defense, Yedioth Ahronoth reported Thursday.
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Peled holds the rank of general (Ret.) and served as the IDF's GOC Northern Command in his last post.
He is said to have a good personal relationship with Defense Minister Ehud Barak who, according to the report, believes that Peled's vast military experience qualifies him for the ministerial position.
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