Will the war investigations shake up the IDF? The battle for the next deputy chief of staff heats up

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has tasked Major General Uri Gordin, the leading candidate for the next deputy chief of staff, with coordinating the Swords of Iron war investigations and lessons learned. The lessons will be presented in November to the senior command staff and may spark controversies and affect the future of senior officers. Alongside Gordin, other candidates for the deputy position include Major Generals Yaniv Asor, Itzik Cohen, Avi Blot, and Shlomi Binder.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has tasked Major General Uri Gordin, former commander of the Northern Command, with coordinating the Swords of Iron war investigations and lessons learned. The move, conducted in cooperation with the Operations Directorate in the General Staff, included a series of discussions with the army's top brass and investigation teams. The lessons will be presented in November to the senior command staff and may stir unrest and controversies within the IDF, as well as affect the military future of officers competing for senior positions. Major General Gordin is emerging as the chief of staff's leading candidate for the next deputy chief of staff, replacing Major General Tamir Yadai who is set to end his term. Other candidates include Southern Command Commander Major General Yaniv Asor, Operations Directorate Head Major General Itzik Cohen, Central Command Commander Major General Avi Blot, and Military Intelligence Directorate Head Major General Shlomi Binder. IDF top brass assess that the choice will be decided based on the results of the elections in Israel and the identity of the defense minister.