Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram was appointed the 26th director general of the Israeli Defense Ministry on Monday in a ceremony led by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Katz praised Baram’s leadership, stating, “We must be capable of defending ourselves through our own strength.”
Baram pledged to ensure Israel’s defense establishment remains prepared for all threats, saying, “Together we will develop a strategy to defeat all threats, from knife to nuclear.” He emphasized balancing operational readiness with long-term development and fostering strong international partnerships.
Baram vowed to lead with “values-based leadership and professional expertise.”
The event was attended by Baram’s predecessor IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, former Defense Ministry directors, senior defense officials and industry leaders.
Baram also took a moment to recognize Zamir for his service as director general during the war and thanked Itamar Graff, who served as acting director general in recent weeks.
