Guy Markizano Appointed as the New Military Secretary to the Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Brigadier General Guy Markizano as his new military secretary. In this role, he will succeed Roman Gofman, who is transitioning to head the Mossad foreign intelligence agency, and Markizano himself will be promoted to the rank of Major General following this new appointment. The heads of the defense establishment and the IDF General Staff have already approved this personnel decision.
The prime minister’s choice is directly linked to the officer’s extensive track record. Previously, Markizano commanded the 215th Artillery Brigade, led the Northern Command staff, and served as military secretary to the Minister of Defense. This rich experience has allowed him to thoroughly understand the nuances of interaction between the army and the country’s political leadership.
The Prime Minister’s Office emphasizes the exceptional value of this specific professional background. The ability to find common ground with both military personnel and politicians will allow the new secretary to start working immediately. He will not need to spend time learning or going through a lengthy handover, which is especially important for maintaining the department’s operational pace.
