By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Until now, the defense minister and chief of IDF staff have chosen the leader of the Military Rabbinate.
Former IDF Chief Rabbi Mordechai Piron has passed away at the age of 93, the second to serve in the position.
Following a threat by a young activist to disrupt the Fogel family memorial due to the inclusion of General Nitzan Alon in the ceremony, Rabbi Ronsky threatened to have his arms and legs broken if he showed up.