Legal Position
The position of Ramatkal is defined in the Basic Law: The Military (1976), clause three:
- The supreme command rank in the military is that of the Chief of the General Staff
- The Chief of the General Staff is to be placed under the authority of the government and subordinate to the Defense Minister
- The Chief of the General Staff is to be appointed by the government, according to the recommendation of the Defense Minister
The Chief of Staff is formally appointed once every three years, with the government often extending the term to four years, and in some occasions, even five. As of February 14, 2011, the Chief of General Staff is Benny Gantz.
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