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Last update - 23:08 27/03/2008 Druze colonel appointed to be president's next military secretary By Anshel Pfeffer, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel, Military Secretary  President Shimon Peres and Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi on Thursday appointed a Druze officer to be the president's next military secretary. Colonel Hasson Hasson is the first Druze to be appointed for this position in Israel's history. Upon hearing the news, Hasson wished to thank Peres and Ashkenazi for choosing him. "This is a unique and sensitive job that requires coordination among the security establishment, the intelligence community, Israel Defense Forces and other public organizations," Hasson said. Advertisement He will replace Brigadier General Shimon Hefetz, who has served as military secretary for the past 15 years. Bookmark to del.icio.us   Terror online Israel posts clips on YouTube of J'lem yeshiva terror attack. Remembering Gaza Knesset approves bill to commemorate the Jewish settlements of Gush Katif.   1.   "APARTHEID"?? Can`t wait for the haters to twist this 00:08  |  PETER SM 28/03/08   2.   Congratulations, Hassan 00:52  |  Slibovitz 28/03/08   3.   Congrats Hasson, hope you can stop the ethnic cleansing of Pals 09:05  |  anti-racist 28/03/08   4.   Congratulations to Col. Hasson! 12:12  |  Zvi 28/03/08   5.   anti racist is an oxymoron 12:14  |  danny 28/03/08

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