Netanyahu Denies Report of Rift With Military Chief Ahead of Election
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Channel 12 News reported a supposed confrontation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir just before elections, suggesting Zamir's potential dismissal. Both Netanyahu's office and Defense Minister Israel Katz strongly denied the report, calling it "fake news" and "a complete lie." The Prime Minister had previously denied similar allegations, attributing them to attempts to divert attention from Iranian election interference warnings.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channel 12 reported a rift between PM Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, alleging potential dismissal.
- Netanyahu's office called the report "complete fake news."
- Defense Minister Israel Katz also denied the report, calling it "a complete lie."
- The report surfaced just 24 hours before Israeli elections.
- Netanyahu previously denied similar allegations, citing Iranian interference concerns.
Just 24 hours before Israeli election polls open, Channel 12 News aired a report alleging a severe confrontation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The report suggested that Netanyahu might seek Zamir's dismissal after the elections, citing disagreements over military preparations concerning Iran that allegedly risked escalation before the vote.
However, the Prime Minister's office vehemently denied the report, labeling it "complete fake news from beginning to end." Defense Minister Israel Katz also attacked the report and its timing, calling the claims about firing Zamir "an invention and a complete lie." Katz asserted that he recommended Zamir for the role and that they are working together for Israel's security with unprecedented achievements.
The report comes amid a series of recent publications linking sensitive security decisions to the Prime Minister's political considerations. Netanyahu himself addressed similar reports on Monday evening during an interview, denying any confrontation with Zamir and suggesting that attention was being diverted from Zamir's own warning about Iranian attempts to interfere in the Israeli elections.
Despite the denials, the allegations of a supposed rift between the two leaders continued to be a topic of discussion on Monday evening.
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