The Chief of Staff chose to delay the ceremonies due to the ongoing Iron Swords War in Gaza against the Hamas terrorist organization and in the wake of the October 7 massacre.
Taking to X, Israel Prime Minister's Office released a video which showed Netanyahu, Gallant and Halevi making statements regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Galant visited the IDF Central Command headquarters Wednesday together with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. General Herzi Halevi.