Last update - 00:00 15/02/2007
Peretz unable to find new Defense Ministry Director General
By Amos Harel, Haaretz Correspondent
Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi left his post as Defense Ministry director general a week ago, but it is still unclear who will replace him.
Defense Minister Amir Peretz met on Wednesday with the two reservist generals, Yedidiya Ya'ari, former chief of the Navy and currently the CEO of Raphael, and Ami Sagis, former head of the Technology and Logistics Branch in the Israel Defense Forces. Both turned down the job of director general.
Former head of Military Intelligence, Major General Aharon Ze'evi, also rejected an offer to fill the post.
A few other candidates have been approached by associates of Peretz, but all refused to take the assignment.
Apparently, reservist generals are turning down the job offer because the tenure of Amir Peretz at the ministry is expected to be short.
Also, some of the candidates earn significantly more pay in their current positions.