Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced three candidates for the next IDF chief of staff, including dark horse candidate Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai. This unexpected addition to the list has subverted expectations, as it was previously believed that Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Uri Gordon would be included. Yadai, who recently retired from the IDF, has a distinguished career and is seen as an unconventional pick due to his lack of experience in certain key roles. While Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram are still the most likely choices, Yadai's inclusion could potentially reshape the top ranks of the IDF.