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Netanyahu and Katz Deny Reports of Firing IDF Chief of Staff Zamir
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports of plans to dismiss IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The denials were issued the day before the Knesset elections. Netanyahu called the reports "complete fake news," while Katz suggested they were an attempt to harm the Likud party.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz denied reports of plans to dismiss IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
- 02The denials were issued the day before the elections for the 26th Knesset.
- 03Netanyahu described the reports as "complete fake news."
- 04Katz alleged the reports were an attempt to harm the Likud party ahead of the elections.
- 05Katz stated he recommended Zamir for the position and intends to continue working with him.
Katz emphasized his cooperation with Zamir, whom he had recommended for the role.
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