Ahead of the election of the chief of staff: Ganz will talk to a number of candidates for the position

The Minister of Defense, who wants to shorten the election process, will summon General Eyal Zamir this evening.

During the week he will talk with Major General Joel Strick and General Herzli Halevi, who some believe has the best chance.

Ganz will also consult with a number of chiefs of staff and former defense ministers. It is unclear whether he will summon Netanyahu

Amir Bohbot

18/06/2022

Saturday, 18 June 2022, 02:07 Updated: 20:25

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In light of the danger of the government disbanding, and Defense Minister Bnei Gantz's intention to shorten the process of electing the 23rd Chief of Staff, a first meeting will be held on Saturday night with one of the candidates, Major General Eyal Zamir. During the meeting, Zamir will present the Next year of the IDF.

Ganz will ask Zamir how he sees the future of the army in terms of service outline, force building and strategy.

Security officials who know Zamir well said: "This is a humble and professional officer, who has done all his duties with great success. He comes with a busy resume and ignores all background noises. For anyone trying to infect him with such and such political sides, it is important to mention "It is very important to choose General Herzli Halevi as the military secretary, even though he was not a candidate for the position at all. Ganz objected and only then was Zamir appointed military secretary."

Security sources added: "Anyone who knows Zamir knows that he will arrive very prepared, with the belief that he deserves the position of chief of staff."

"Will arrive very ready."

General Eyal Zamir at the exchange ceremony of the Deputy Chief of Staff, July 2021 (Photo: Reuven Castro)

On Tuesday, the defense minister will meet in his office with the second candidate, Major General Joel Strick, who although he did not serve as deputy chief of staff, enjoys great appreciation and a rich resume as required of a candidate for the post. Bolt - the commander of the dry arm, who during his tenure implemented a multi-year plan

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Halevy did not skip any position and track, he enjoys great exposure in the defense and political system, not only because of prominent field positions but mainly as head of the Armed Forces. He also wears the beret whose color is closest to what Bnei Gantz knows: red.

An issue that arouses quite a bit of curiosity in Halevy's case is whether the defense minister will for the first time appoint a religious chief of staff who does not wear a kippah, but according to the slang in the IDF, "transparent kippah."

Herzli

is not the only officer at the top of the IDF who is defined as religious, but does not wear a kippah in public, unlike other officers at the top of the army.

, But the question is whether he will also summon former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also held the post of defense minister.

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