President Rivlin participated in an event honoring all of the previous members of the IDF's General Staff.
Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot and the General Staff forum participated in the event.
"This room has power, experience and a supreme commitment to Israel's security," the president said. "You, the commanders of the commanders, are testimony to the IDF's tremendous power and its excellent human qualities and its excellent commandos. Thank you, for your contribution, for the security of Israel. Thank you for what you have done, what you are doing, and what you will do. "