Zionist Union MK Amir Pertz congratulated Major General Aviv Kochavi after Defense Minister Aviv Kochavi nominated him to replace Gadi Eizenkot as IDF Chief of Staff.
"Avivi has all the necessary qualities: leadership, daring and responsibility, and he brings with him a commitment to the values of the IDF as the army of the people and as a social melting pot that provides an opportunity for every Israeli child," Peretz said.