Cabinet Approves Eizenkot for IDF Chief of Staff

The Cabinet Sunday morning approved the nomination of Gadi Eizenkott as IDF Chief of Staff,

"Gadi Eizenkot is the right man in the right place at the right time. Gadi has been a soldier and a commander. He is a veteran commander and he can lead the IDF in the face of the major challenges that surround us,” said Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

“The challenges are unceasing; they are not taking even a moment's respite, and I am convinced that with determined, responsible and strong leadership and policy, along with Gadi's command of the IDF, we will be able to overcome any and all obstacles and challenges,” he added.

“I wish Gadi Eizenkot great success; his success in all areas is our success."