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Minister reportedly vows not to let current political crisis prevent nomination of permanent military chief, citing police chief's acting role for 2 years due to instability
Defense chief reportedly fears taking a backseat to PM in process traditionally assigned to minister; he is scheduled to interview candidates in coming days
Current IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi reportedly asked Defense Minister Benny Gantz not to move forward the selection process at this time, citing Israel’s political instability.
Defense minister will sit down with generals Zamir, Halevi and Strick, as well as former senior officials, to choose Aviv Kohavi’s successor before anticipated government collapse
Eyal Zamir, Herzi Halevi and Yoel Strick selected as candidates, with defense minister thought to want to choose Aviv Kohavi's successor before anticipated government collapse