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The Israeli Air Force is establishing "Arad," an elite all-female combat unit, to bolster security at strategic airbases following lessons learned from the October 7 attacks.

In a broad round of IDF appointments, the next commanders for the Givati, Paratroopers, Nahal, Commando, Kfir, and armored brigades were determined. Defense Minister Israel Katz also approved the appointment of Major General Dado Bar Kalifa as the next commander of the Central Command, effective in 2027.