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The head of all branches of the [[Israeli Defense Forces]] is the '''Chief of Staff''', who is the only officer to hold the rank of [[lieutenant general]]. As of October 2009, the incumbent is Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenazi.
The head of all branches of the [[Israeli Defense Forces]] is the '''Chief of Staff''', who is the only officer to hold the rank of [[lieutenant general]]. As of October 2009, the incumbent is Lieutenant General [[Gabi Ashkenazi]].


Many Chiefs of Staff, after retirement, have entered politics, and risen to the highest levels.
Many Chiefs of Staff, after retirement, have entered politics, and risen to the highest levels.

Revision as of 16:37, 18 October 2009

The head of all branches of the Israeli Defense Forces is the Chief of Staff, who is the only officer to hold the rank of lieutenant general. As of October 2009, the incumbent is Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenazi.

Many Chiefs of Staff, after retirement, have entered politics, and risen to the highest levels.