Siegel was among two other hostages named Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon, who were released by Hamas on Saturday after 484 days of captivity. These hostages were released as a part of the first phase ...
With this announcement, Zamir has become the 24th Chief of Staff of IDF, replacing Lt Gen Herzi Halevi following his resignation last month. He will take the post on March 6, Times of Israel reported.