For the first time since October 7 changes in senior positions in the occupation army

Changes were made in senior military positions in the Israeli occupation army, affecting the commanders of the Golani Brigade, the Southern Brigade in the Gaza Division, and the First Brigade, and included the appointment of 11 new commanders with the rank of colonel, in addition to 26 others who were transferred between units at the same rank.

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli occupation army, Herzi Halevy, announced today, Monday, changes in senior military positions.

This is the first time that these changes have been made since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza on October 7.

A statement by the occupation army explained that a new commander had been appointed for the multi-tasking unit to replace Roy Levy, who was killed on October 7, and new commanders had been appointed for the Golani Brigade, the Southern Brigade of the Gaza Division, and the First Brigade.

The list includes three senior commanders with the rank of brigadier general, 11 new commanders with the rank of colonel, in addition to 26 others who were transferred between units at the same rank.

The appointments included dozens of positions in the army, in addition to other positions in military attachés in a number of countries around the world, according to the army statement.

The statement explained that the appointments are awaiting the approval of Defense Minister Yoav Galant to take effect.