Spokesman Ronen Manelis of the Israel Defense Forces has criticized bereaved families who are working to thwart the appointment of Major General Yair Golan as chief of staff.
Manelis said, "Major General Yair Golan has been serving in the IDF for 38 years in all sectors of fighting and his contribution to Israel's security is big. The IDF's achievements in fighting terrorism, under his command, speak for themselves."