Former Israeli officer recounts Yitzhak Rabin’s 1987 chief‑of‑staff selection and his own resignation

Former Israeli officer recounts Yitzhak Rabin’s 1987 chief‑of‑staff selection and his own resignation The passage provides a personal recollection of internal military appointments involving Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, but it contains no allegations of misconduct, financial transactions, or illegal activity. It offers limited investigative value beyond confirming known succession dynamics. Key insights: The author was a candidate for chief of staff (ramatkal) in 1987.; Yitzhak Rabin chose Dan Shomron for the role and offered the author a deputy position.; The author declined and decided to leave the military.