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[Nightwatch]

Barak names Galant as next chief of staff

Defense minister decides not to wait until end of investigation into 'Galant document,' informs cabinet he has chosen Southern Command chief as next chief of staff. Ministers to approve appointment next week. PM Netanyahu says decision 'wise'

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Er kommt eigentlich von der Marine, da aber Shayetet, also Kampfschwimmer. Es war Galant der 2009 als Befehslhaber Southern Command Operation Cast Lead geplant und geführt hat.