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On January 16, 2023, the 23rd IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, was officially sworn in, replacing Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi. Halevi was originally appointed by former Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who overrode claims by the then-opposition Likud party that a transition government during an election season cannot appoint the next Chief of
The two final contenders are IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Herzi Halevy and former Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir.
Eyal Zamir or Herzi Halevi to replace Aviv Kohavi in January; Yoel Strick dropped following fresh interviews; AG greenlit selection process despite upcoming election
After reading classified dossier, Gali Baharav-Miara says despite legal difficulties, there's 'urgency' for next chief of staff to enter role at start of 2023