Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari is set to retire from the military in the coming weeks.
The move, which comes almost two years after Hagari became the IDF's chief spokesman on March 29, 2023, was agreed upon with incoming Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, according to a statement on Friday.
Since October 7, Hagari has become the IDF’s public face, appearing across Western media and in IDF social media posts.
"The chief of staff wished to express his great appreciation to Rear Adm. Hagari for his years of significant combat service for the State of Israel," the IDF said, adding that Hagari served "during one of the most complex wars in the country’s history, in a professional and dedicated manner."
