“The Middle East is changing and it has become very volatile … Under my command, the IDF will prioritize its readiness, its operational skills, and its ethical fortitude, so we may wield whatever force necessary in the defense of the Israeli public. I pledge to lead the Israel Defense Forces with determination and wisdom, and with the utmost commitment to Israel’s security and the public’s safety.” (New IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot speaking at his swearing-in ceremony, 16/02/2015)