(NEWS) Analysis: Galant Needs Strategy For Moral Warfare

"Legal, political framing accompanies, even determines, outcome of 21st century wars.

Maj.-Gen Yoav Galant has the experience and qualifications necessary to be a successful IDF chief of General Staff, save for one crucial area. Like his predecessors, Galant has shown little understanding of the political, legal and moral framing that accompanies – and often determines – the outcome of 21st century warfare.

For over a decade, this shortcoming has severely affected the IDF’s ability to defend the Israeli population from attack. But most of the time, only long after the damage was done, did senior officers, or the Defense Ministry, perceive there was even a problem."

(BLOG) Galant Appointment Sends Strong Message To Iran

"Appointment of offensive-minded Galant as army chief sends clear Israeli message.

Major-General Yoav Galant’s most prominent characteristic as a military man is his tendency to choose offense over other combat approaches. This was true on the tactical level, when Galant commanded the Flotilla 13 Navy commando unit, and it was also manifested through his strategic approach to resolving problems stemming from Hamas’ rule in Gaza.

Had it been up to him, Operation Cast Lead would have been launched a year to a year and a half earlier. He wouldn’t have waited until December 2009."

(NEWS) Barak Chooses Yoav Galant As Next IDF Chief Of Staff

"Gov't to authorize appointment next week; defense minister withholds IDF officer promotions; report: Ashkenazi is friends with top 'Galant Document' suspect.

Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced on Sunday that OC Southern Command Maj.-Gen.

Yoav Galant will be the 20th chief of General Staff, succeeding Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, who is scheduled to step down in February."





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