Captain Ella Waweya of Qalansuwa has been appointed as the new Israeli military Arabic-language spokesperson, succeeding Avichay Adraee, who has held the position since 2005. Waweya has been part of the spokesperson unit since 2013 and has been preparing for this role for several years. In a recent interview, she emphasized the importance of the media as a critical arena, describing it as a battlefield that is as challenging as any other. Her appointment marks a significant change in the military's communication strategy with the Arab world.