The IDF promoted two officers to the General Staff earlier this week, with Guy Markizeno becoming the new prime minister's military secretary, and Tal Politis becoming the new defense attaché in Washington.
Markizeno was promoted to Maj.-Gen. and replaces Roman Gofman, who left in order to become Mossad director.
Markizeno previously served as Defense Minister Israel Katz's military secretary and held command positions within the military's Artillery Corps.
The prime minister's military secretary serves as the "ambassador of the General Staff's thinking to the prime minister, and the ambassador of political requirements to the General Staff," IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said.
Politis, a former Navy SEAL and deputy head of the Israel Navy, was promoted to V.-Adm. and replaces Maj.-Gen. Hidai Zilberman, who left the post in December to head the Planning Directorate. The position has been temporarily held by Brig.-Gen. Arik Ben-Dov.
Katz: 'US-Israel strategic alliance is central pillar of Israel's security'
"The strategic alliance between the United States and Israel is one of the central pillars of Israel's security and of stability in the Middle East," Katz said.
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, the depth of the strategic ties between Israel and the United States has reached unprecedented levels, first and foremost during Operation Rising Lion," he added.
"I want to thank the one who filled the attaché's place during this period and did so well, Brig.-Gen. Arik Ben-Dov, and express appreciation to the entire attaché team in Washington for its contribution during this unique period," Zamir added.
Meanwhile, Brig.-Gen. Barak Hiram was appointed as the head of the IDF Operations Directorate’s Operations Division.
This role is widely considered the most influential Brig.-Gen. rank within the IDF hierarchy and is seen as a necessary stepping stone towards future promotions and, eventually, becoming IDF chief of staff.
Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.