“Israeli” Southern Command to Retire

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“Israeli” GOC Southern Command Major-General Tal Russo that he will be retiring from military service after 35 years. GOC Army Headquarters Major-General Sami Turgeman has been named as the next chief of the southern sector.
Turgeman was recommended for the post by “Israeli” Army Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen Benny Gantz. However, the nomination was sanctioned by War Minister Ehud Barak.
Most recently, Russo headed the “Israeli” aggression on Gaza.
Russo's decision to retire is believed to have stemmed from the fact that he was passed over for the role of deputy chief of staff; losing to GOC Northern Command Major-General Gadi Eizenkot.
Turgeman's replacement as GOC Army Headquarters will be Brigadier-General Guy Tzur, who currently serves as the head of “Israeli” Army Plans and Policy Directorate. Tzur will be promoted to the rank of major-general.
As head of Army Headquarters, Tzur is expected to continue preparing the Ground Forces to the possibility of a third war in Lebanon, or a future ground operation in Gaza Strip.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by moqawama.org

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