Netanyahu Election Win Could Lead to Chief of Staff's Dismissal, Report Claims
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Sources suggest a potential conflict between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir over military preparations concerning Iran. If Netanyahu forms the next government, Zamir's tenure as Chief of Staff is reportedly at risk. Defense Minister Israel Katz has strongly denied these claims, calling them false and politically motivated. Former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot stated Zamir will only leave his post as legally stipulated.
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- Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's position is reportedly at risk if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forms the next government.
- The dispute between Netanyahu and Zamir allegedly concerns prior military preparations, not a recent strike in Iran.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports of plans to dismiss Chief of Staff Zamir, calling them false.
- Former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot stated Zamir will only leave his post according to the law.
- U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly blocked a prior Israeli strike plan against Iran.
Sources familiar with the matter suggest that a significant dispute between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir centers not on a recent strike in Iran, but on prior military preparations. Zamir reportedly opposed these preparations at the current time, fearing they could escalate tensions with Iran.
Previously, the Financial Times reported that Israel had planned a broad strike against Iran's civilian infrastructure, power stations, and nuclear facilities about a month ago. This initiative was reportedly halted due to U.S. President Donald Trump's refusal to approve overt military action shortly before the U.S. midterm elections.
According to Channel 12 News's political correspondent Yaron Avraham, individuals close to Netanyahu and Zamir estimate that if Netanyahu secures a mandate to form the next government, Zamir's chances of continuing as Chief of Staff are slim to none. It is believed that even if Zamir does not resign, Netanyahu will seek his dismissal, despite having appointed him to the position.
Defense Minister Israel Katz vehemently denied these reports, calling them a "complete fabrication and a lie" intended to harm the Likud party before the elections. Katz stated, "The information published tonight about an intention to dismiss Chief of Staff Zamir is a complete fabrication and a lie, just like other lies in the security sphere that were disseminated in the last day with the aim of harming the Likud ahead of the elections." He asserted that he recommended Zamir for the role and that they are working together for Israel's security. Katz also denied any Israeli intention to initiate an attack on Iran, emphasizing that Israel would respond forcefully if attacked, and called any reports to the contrary false.
Former Chief of Staff and 'Yisrael Beiteinu' party chairman Gadi Eisenkot sharply criticized the reports, stating Zamir would only leave his post according to the law. Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of acting out of political interests at the expense of national security and IDF soldiers.
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