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
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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 'sGOC 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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