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His term of Chief of Staff was noted for financial and structural reforms of the Israeli Army.

But the most significant event in his tenure was the eruption of the Second Intifada in September, 2000.

The tough tactics undertaken by Mofaz drew widespread concern from the international community but were broadly supported by the Israeli public.

Controversy erupted over the offensive in Jenin, intermittent raids in the Gaza Strip, and the continued isolation of Yasser Arafat.