Event Brief
Captain Ella becomes IDF's new Arab spokesperson
Filed: Feb 27, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
Summary: Lt. Col. Ella Waweya, the highest-ranking Muslim officer, takes on a new role as IDF spokesperson for the Arab world.
WHO: Lt. Col. Ella Waweya
WHAT: Appointed as IDF spokesperson for the Arab world
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 5:49 AM ET
WHERE: West Bank
WHY: To connect with Arab communities and utilize social media
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