IDF Chief Eyal Zamir calls for expanding the military and broadening the pool of those serving, while pledging greater support for troops and reservists.
IDF Chief of the General Staff LTG Eyal Zamir on Thursday called for expanding the IDF and broadening the number of Israelis serving, while stressing the need to care for troops, reservists, career personnel, and IDF employees. Zamir made the comments at a recognition event for IDF troops and security forces organized by the State Employees’ Union and led by its chairman, Ofir Alkalay. The event was also attended by Head of the IDF Manpower Directorate MG Dado Bar Kalifa and additional representatives.
During the event, Zamir received an award of appreciation for IDF troops on behalf of the State Employees’ Union. He stressed that he was accepting the recognition not personally, but on behalf of those serving in the military. “First and foremost, I would like to say that I accept this shield with great humility, but in truth, it is not for me, and I am certainly not the focus here today," Zamir said.
"I stand here solely as the commander of hundreds of thousands of troops and officers-both in mandatory service and the reserves-who carry the security of the state on their shoulders every day, hour by hour." He added that the recognition belonged to the reservists who left their homes, families, and careers to report for duty, as well as to their families and to the fallen and wounded. "I am merely the representative of an entire military that operates with dedication, determination, and humility, and I accept this recognition in their name and because of them," he said.
...The Chief of Staff also stressed the need to increase the military’s manpower and capabilities in light of its missions. “We must expand the IDF, broaden the pool of those serving, and equip it with the necessary manpower and advanced capabilities to meet its expanding missions," Zamir said. Concluding his remarks, Zamir quoted from the Rosh Hashanah prayer: “‘Bring joy to Your land and gladness to Your city.’" (Ed note: Doesn't it say in Ezekiel 37:10, them dry bones will become "an exceedingly great army"?) (Read More)
...The Chief of Staff also stressed the need to increase the military’s manpower and capabilities in light of its missions. “We must expand the IDF, broaden the pool of those serving, and equip it with the necessary manpower and advanced capabilities to meet its expanding missions," Zamir said. Concluding his remarks, Zamir quoted from the Rosh Hashanah prayer: “‘Bring joy to Your land and gladness to Your city.’" (Ed note: Doesn't it say in Ezekiel 37:10, them dry bones will become "an exceedingly great army"?) (Read More)
