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Netanyahu and Katz Deny Reports of Firing IDF Chief Zamir
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have denied reports of plans to dismiss IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, calling the claims "complete fabrication" and "fake news." The denials occurred just before Tuesday's elections, amidst reports of tensions between the political and military leadership over Iran. Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot stated Zamir would remain in his post and that Netanyahu would leave office after the elections.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz denied reports of plans to dismiss IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
- Katz called the reports a "complete fabrication and an outright lie" intended to harm the Likud Party before elections.
- Netanyahu stated on X that the reports were "fake news" and affirmed his intention to work with Zamir.
- Reports suggested tensions between Netanyahu and Zamir regarding a potential strike on Iran.
- Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot said Zamir would remain in office and Netanyahu would leave after elections.
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