Mofaz
Proper noun
Meaning
Mofaz (plural Mofazes)
A surname.
Examples
Mofaz negotiated with the Zionist Union alliance to bring Kadima onto their slate, but ended negotiations when it became clear he would not be their candidate for Defense Minister.
On 5 August 2008, Mofaz officially entered the race to be leader of Kadima.
His rapid rise continued; in 1997 Mofaz was appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff and in 1998 he was appointed Chief of the General Staff.
Mofaz foresaw the wave of violence coming early as 1999 and prepared the IDF for intense guerrilla warfare in the territories.
Mofaz served in a series of senior military posts, having been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (1988).
The tough tactics undertaken by Mofaz drew widespread concern from the international community but were broadly supported by the Israeli public.