Netanyahu extends Chief of Staff’s tenure by year
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Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to extend the tenure of Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Beny Gantz by one year, for a total of four years, following the recommendation of Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon. The extension will be voted upon by the government at next week’s Tuesday meeting.
“In the past three years, Chief of Staff Gantz has successfully led, with great professionalism, the IDF against the complex security challenges which the state of Israel has known.” (Attila Somfalvi)