Defense Minister announces the appointment of Major General Tamir Yadai to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff. Yadai, a veteran and respected officer, previously served as Commander of the Ground Forces, Central Command and Home Front Command.
Defense Minister, Israel Katz, concludes a round of interviews with candidates for the IDF Chief of Staff position.
Minister Israel Katz says he will interview Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Director General of the Defense Ministry, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, and Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, to replace outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
Major General Tomer Yadai, considered to be a candidate for the position of Deputy Chief of Staff, announces decision to step down, effective in the near future.
Commander of Home Front Command warns Israeli ability to respond militarily could be paralyzed by cyber-attacks which freeze entire cities.
Commander of the Judea and Samaria Division says that Bat Yam terrorists were planning more bombings.
Brig-Gen Tamir Yadai admits that potentialy lethal incidents involving live fire, explosives are becoming more frequent.
Division Commander visits area where Arabs attacked an IDF jeep with firebombs Wednesday.
Division Commander Brig. Gen. Tamir Yadai tours Beit El following rock terror attacks.
Brig. Gen. Tamir Yadai replaces Brig. Gen. Hagai Mordechai.
