After intelligence commander resignation: Halevi needs to stabilize IDF's top command

• Published date: 23 April 2024
• Author: AMIR BOHBOT/WALLA!
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Military and security sources indicated that this situation requires an experienced leader for Military Intelligence, not a young officer taking on their first role as Major General. This reference is likely aimed at Brigadier General Shlomi Binder, the current Head of Operations, who might have been involved in the events leading up to the October 7 attack and in the initial hours in Gaza following the attack

Thus, according to these sources, the Defense Minister must appoint a senior officer. One of the names mentioned is Fuchs, who is completing his role as Commander of the Central Command and has previously served as the IDF's attaché in Washington.

New Intelligence head must be experienced

At the moment, Chief of Staff Halevi has full support from Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, allowing them to make decisions on upcoming appointments to the General Staff despite political and public criticism. Opposition has already arisen against the intention to promote Brigadier General Shlomi Binder. An insider explained, "The Chief of Staff doesn't have candidates lined up who are suitable for the position. There just aren't any."

The evolving situation at the top of the military leaves many questions and poses considerable challenges for Halevi. His first task will be to "stabilize the ship," which suffered a blow today. The expectation is that Halevi, with a new communication mechanism, will stabilize the system and manage the flow of information and its timing.

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