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Netanyahu: I understand Galant's disappointment

By JPOST.COM STAFF

FEBRUARY 6, 2011 11:24

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that he "understands the magnitude of the disappointment" felt by Maj.-Gen. Yoav Galant in the wake of the cancellation of his appointment to IDF chief of General Staff.

Speaking at the weekly cabinent meeting, Netanyahu said that Galant is "a talented and experienced commander and warrior who greatly contributed to the state."

The prime minister also addressed his decision to appoint Maj.-Gen. Benny Gantz to IDF chief of General Staff, saying "the stability of the IDF is important at this time and therefore I decided over the weekend to make a determination on the issue of appointing a new chief of staff."

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