Benny Gantz to be named IDF Chief of Staff

The government informed the Turkel Committee on Sunday that it wishes to name Benny Gantz to be the next IDF Chief of Staff. The government hopes to have the appointment approved by the committee next week and by the cabinet next Sunday. Gantz would then take over immediately after Gabi Ashkenazi's retirement.Yoav Galant, whose appointment as Ashkenazi's successor was officially canceled at