Overview
- The Israeli military announced that Col. Avichay Adraee will step down after roughly 20 years as its Arabic-language voice.
- No replacement has been named, and the selection will be led by IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin with the transition coordinated in the weeks ahead.
- Adraee became a key operational messenger during the war, using his Arabic channels to issue evacuation warnings before strikes in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iran.
- He built a large regional audience with millions of followers on social media and frequent appearances on Arabic-language television.
- He has faced persistent threats over his public profile, and police said a 2024 attacker initially intended to target him.