Eyal Zamir or Herzi Halevi to replace Aviv Kohavi in January; Yoel Strick dropped following fresh interviews; AG greenlit selection process despite upcoming election

After reading classified dossier, Gali Baharav-Miara says despite legal difficulties, there's 'urgency' for next chief of staff to enter role at start of 2023

Gali Baharav-Miara says final decision will be made 'without foreign interferences,' after Likud lawmakers call for her ouster

Military legal opinion claims process can continue during caretaker government, sparking Likud threat to discard attorney general if she gives defense minister green light

Gantz insists appointment is 'critical impact on the security of the state'; says he'll consult with everyone who's relevant to the process, including ex-premier Netanyahu

Right-wing and religious parties file letter to attorney general requesting she not approve senior permanent appointments before next coalition is formed

Minister reportedly vows not to let current political crisis prevent nomination of permanent military chief, citing police chief's acting role for 2 years due to instability

Defense minister will sit down with generals Zamir, Halevi and Strick, as well as former senior officials, to choose Aviv Kohavi’s successor before anticipated government collapse

Eyal Zamir, Herzi Halevi and Yoel Strick selected as candidates, with defense minister thought to want to choose Kohavi's successor before anticipated government collapse

Demonstrators block roads in Jerusalem after arrest of draft-dodger; cop requires medical care after being struck by bottle