Amikam Norkin

Amikam Norkin
Commander of the Israeli Air Force
Assumed office
August 10, 2017
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot
Preceded by Amir Eshel
Personal details
Born 1966 (age 5051)
Beit She'arim, Israel
Alma mater University of Haifa
Military service
Allegiance  Israel
Service/branch  Israeli Air Force
Years of service 1985–present
Rank Major General
Commands 133 Squadron
253 Squadron
Tel Nof Airbase
IAF Chief of Air Staff
IDF Planning Directorate
Israeli Air Force
Battles/wars 2006 Lebanon War

Aluf Amikam Norkin (Hebrew: עמיקם נורקין; born 1966) is an Israeli general and current commander of the Israeli Air Force. Before his selection to succeed Amir Eshel as commander of the IAF, Norkin served as head of the IDF Planning Directorate.[1][2]

References

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  1. Bachner, Michael (November 3, 2016). "Lieberman appoints new IDF deputy chief of staff, Air Force commander". ynetnews. Retrieved November 4, 2016.
  2. Ahronheim, Anna (August 10, 2017). "IDF Appoints new Air Force Commader". Jerusalem Post. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
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