(Jerusalem Post) Gerald M. Steinberg - The appointment of a former Air Force head reflects the centrality of air power in Israeli strategy in the recent past and in the immediate future. Under Haloutz's leadership, Israel expanded its capabilities for long-range strategic interdiction. His appointment is a clear signal to Iran that, if necessary, Israel will be prepared to defend its vital interests in response to the expanding existential threat from Teheran.
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