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Defense Minister Israel Katz Denies On-Air Dismissal of West Bank Commander Amid Controversy

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דווח לראשונה בMaariv · Aug 4, 2026

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Defense Minister Israel Katz clarified that no live dismissal of West Bank Commander Avi Blot occurred on a recent TV program, despite media claims. Katz highlighted Blot's effective leadership in reducing terror attacks and defended administrative detentions as necessary security measures. The controversy included calls for Blot's removal and accusations against his command approach.

01Israel Katz denies live dismissal of Major General Avi Blot on TV program.
02Katz announced appointment of Dado Bar-Kalifa as Blot's successor in upcoming rotation.
03Panelist Itamar Fleishman called for Blot's removal, sparking audience applause.
04Under Blot, West Bank terror fatalities and attacks have significantly decreased since 2024.
05Katz defends administrative detention orders as necessary despite democratic concerns.
06Blot's detention decisions are based on security, not political bias, Katz asserts.

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