Netanyahu and Katz Deny Reports of Firing Chief of Staff Zamir
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports of plans to dismiss Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, calling them "fake news" and "complete lies" a day before elections. Katz stated the reports were fabricated to harm the Likud party. He highlighted his cooperation with Zamir on national security matters.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz denied reports of firing Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
- Netanyahu called the reports "complete fake news from beginning to end."
- Katz described the reports as a "complete fabrication and lie" aimed at harming the Likud.
- The denials came one day before the 26th Knesset elections.
- Katz stated he recommended Zamir and they have achieved historic security successes together.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have vehemently denied reports claiming an intention to dismiss Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The reports emerged just one day before the 26th Knesset elections.
Netanyahu dismissed the allegations as "complete fake news from beginning to end" in a brief, unequivocal statement. Defense Minister Katz issued a more detailed response, labeling the reports a "complete fabrication and lie" intended to harm the Likud party ahead of the elections.
Katz further stated that these were part of a pattern of falsehoods concerning security matters spread in the final day before the vote to damage the Likud. He emphasized his strong working relationship with Zamir, noting that he had recommended Zamir for the position and that they were collaborating for Israel's security with "unprecedented historic achievements."
