A glimpse into the race for the Chief of Staff: the battle for the deputy position and the appointments awaiting a decision

The article reveals the internal struggles within the IDF top brass over the appointment of the next deputy chief of staff, the promotion of major generals, and the appointment of the next head of Military Intelligence, against the backdrop of the political crisis and the Iranian threat. The leading candidates for the deputy position are Major Generals Uri Gordin, Yaniv Asor, and Rafi Milo.

Against the backdrop of efforts to form a government and preparations for a potential Iranian surprise attack, tensions are running high within the IDF General Staff over the shaping of the General Staff. The article reviews the race for the position of the next deputy chief of staff, with the leading candidates being Major General Uri Gordin, Major General Yaniv Asor, and Major General Rafi Milo. It also discusses issues of promoting brigadier generals to the rank of major general, the appointment of the next head of the Manpower Directorate, and the identity of the next head of Military Intelligence. The tension between the office of the Minister of Defense and the office of the Chief of Staff is delaying decisions, which depend on political progress. The article quotes sources close to the Chief of Staff's office and sources within the General Staff.

A glimpse into the race for the Chief of Staff: the battle for the deputy position and the appointments awaiting a decision