Israel appoints Gaza war commander as new military chief
Jerusalem (AFP) Sept 5, 2010 The Israeli cabinet on Sunday confirmed as armed forces chief Major General Yoav Galant, who directed Israel’s 2008-2009 Gaza war, the prime minister’s office said. “The government approved his appointment as chief of staff for a period of three years, with a possible extension to four years in exceptional circumstances,” it said in a statement. “Yoav Galant has …
