The Chief of Staff can be appointed during the election period:
Advocate Gali Bahrav Rabbi Miara was given a professional opinion prepared by the Chief of Staff, Adv. Itai Ofir, according to which it is possible in the circumstances to continue the process of appointing the Chief of Staff. To also during the election period, in his opinion.
The opinion was accompanied by a classified operational review by the IDF regarding the challenges of the defense establishment, and a classified political review by the head of the Ministry of Defense's Political-Security Division regarding the security and political challenges currently facing the State of Israel.
As you may recall, about two weeks ago, Rabbi Miara clarified that during an election period, senior appointments that are not part of a competitive procedure should be avoided, unless there is an essential need for immediate staffing of the position on a regular basis, and no other reasonable and appropriate solution can be found.
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz addressed the issue of appointing the chief of staff, saying: "The appointment is related to human life, it is a first-rate security strategic need.
The State of Israel will have an excellent chief of staff, I take full responsibility for that.
"I intend to consult with all relevant parties in order to make the right decision in a way that will not harm the IDF.
Any other conduct is a dangerous mix of politics.
I call on all parties involved in this matter not to try to sabotage it. "
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