Translation by "Jerusalem" dot com - On Monday, Herzi Halevy will take over as Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army , replacing Aviv Kochavi , who ends his duties in this position today after more than 35 years of military service.

Halevy will be the twenty-third chief of staff in the history of the Israeli army.

The exchange ceremony will take place in occupied Jerusalem, in the presence of Israeli official figures.

Halevi was Kochavi's deputy in recent years, and he is expected to continue his military policy.