Gabi Ashkenazi

Gabriel "Gabi" Ashkenazi (Hebrew: גַבִּי אַשְׁכְּנַזִּי; born 25 February 1954) is an Israeli politician and former military leader. He previously served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He was the Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces from 2007 to 2011. Ashkenazi served as a member of Blue and White in the Knesset.

Gabi Ashkenazi
Ashkenazi, in his former role of IDF chief of staff, February 2007
Ministerial roles
2020–2021Minister of Foreign Affairs
Faction represented in the Knesset
2019–2021Blue and White
Personal details
Born
Gabriel Ashkenazi

(1954-02-25) 25 February 1954
Hagor, Israel
ResidenceKfar Saba
Military service
Allegiance Israel
Years of service1972–2011
Rank Rav Aluf (highest rank)
CommandsIDF Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff of the IDF
  • Golani Brigade Commanding Officer
  • Armored Division Commander
  • Operations Directorate
  • Northern Command
  • Deputy Chief of General Staff
  • Chief of the General Staff
Battles/wars
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