IDF Chief Vows to Keep Politics Out of Military Amid Aryeh Deri's Criticism

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 days ago

What happened

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir asserts he will keep politics out of the military amid attacks from Shas leader Aryeh Deri. The IDF is preparing to resist political manipulation before upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the army stresses the need to increase recruitment despite extending mandatory service to 32 months, warning of a serious manpower crisis.

• 01IDF Chief Eyal Zamir vows to prevent political influence within the military.
• 02Shas leader Aryeh Deri accuses Zamir of siding with the left and losing focus.
• 03IDF prepares to resist political attempts to involve the army in election debates.
• 04Personnel head says 32-month service extension doesn’t replace need for more recruits.
• 05IDF pushes for 36-month service to address deepening manpower shortages.
• 06Senior commanders warn of severe risks to reserves and national security if issues persist.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Chief Vows to Keep Politics Out of Military Amid Aryeh Deri's Criticism

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Chief Vows to Keep Politics Out of Military Amid Aryeh Deri's Criticism

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Declares Full Loyalty to Netanyahu Amid Political Tensions

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Declares Full Loyalty to Netanyahu, Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Rejects Supreme Court Authority, Criticizes IDF Chief and Election Opponents

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Opposition Leaders Condemn Aryeh Deri's Sharp Criticism of IDF Chief Amid Draft Law Dispute

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Political Pressure May Explain Shas Leader Aryeh Deri's Harsh Criticism of IDF Chief Aviv Kochavi

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Bennett and Eisenkot Condemn Deri for Politicizing IDF Chief of Staff

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Naftali Bennett Condemns Aryeh Deri for Attacking IDF Chief and Undermining Israel

N12Center · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Accuses IDF Chief of Staff of Political Bias and Harm to Military

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Accuses IDF Chief of Staff of Political Bias and Harm to Military

Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Accuses IDF Chief of Staff of Political Bias Over Draft Law

SrugimRight · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Accuses IDF Chief of Staff of Political Bias and Undermining Military

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri Criticizes IDF Chief for Political Interference Over Draft Law

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Criticizes IDF Chief for Political Bias and Army Damage

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Strongly Criticizes IDF Chief of Staff for Political Interference

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Launches Sharp Attack on IDF Chief Amid Recruitment Law Dispute

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Strongly Criticizes IDF Chief Over Arrest Law Warning

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 days ago

Aryeh Deri Accuses IDF Chief of Staff of Bias Toward Left During Election Period

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 days ago

Shas Leader Aryeh Deri Accuses IDF Chief of Staff of Political Bias and Harm to Military

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