Top soldier sworn in at Prime Minister's Office, before series of appearances in Jerusalem as he takes reins from Aviv Kohavi during a time of turmoil for the military

Former leader of Southern Command and Military Intelligence will have to battle rising violence, along with government's plans to restructure military authority in the West Bank

Aviv Kohavi warns efforts to split control over parts of IDF will damage command, control and battle readiness; says stopping Iran nuke program remains main focus of military

Finance minister was given power to fill sensitive posts in territories; military says meeting held 'in accordance with procedures'

Coalition deals that give the Religious Zionism leader authority over COGAT, and Otzma Yehudit head partial Border Police control, breach the chain of command, outgoing CoS insists

Rear admiral most recently served as chief of naval operations, will replace Ran Kochav in the coming months

Former Northern Command head selected by defense minister, following recommendations by outgoing and incoming army heads

Current IDF deputy head to take up post in January, when outgoing top soldier Aviv Kohavi's tenure ends

Current deputy head expected to take up post in January, when Kohavi's tenure ends; Gantz says cabinet approval likely to take place Sunday

Former Supreme Court judge appointed temporary chair of senior appointments committee for sole purpose of reviewing Herzi Halevi's candidacy for chief of staff