Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Former Air Force commander named new Israeli chief of staff
Maj. Gen Dan Halutz, 57, will replace Lt. Gen. Moshe Yaalon, who is completing his tenure in May, after a decision by DM Shaul Mofaz not to extend his term. Mofaz's refusal to extend Yaalon's service broke with long-standing tradition, and created a firestorm of criticism from Israeli commentators and political leaders. Israeli analysts said Halutz's appointment would have little impact on Israel's planned retreeat from Gaza and northern Samaria.
Maj. Gen Dan Halutz, 57, will replace Lt. Gen. Moshe Yaalon, who is completing his tenure in May, after a decision by DM Shaul Mofaz not to extend his term. Mofaz's refusal to extend Yaalon's service broke with long-standing tradition, and created a firestorm of criticism from Israeli commentators and political leaders. Israeli analysts said Halutz's appointment would have little impact on Israel's planned retreeat from Gaza and northern Samaria.
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