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Defense Minister Katz Denies Calling for Central Command Chief's Dismissal on Air
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 12 hours ago
What happened
Defense Minister Israel Katz denied on-air claims that he called for the dismissal of Central Command Chief Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa, calling the reports false and accusing the media of a political campaign against the government.
- 01Israel Katz denies calling for Central Command Chief's dismissal during broadcast.
- 02Katz confirms Chief of Staff recommended Dado Bar-Kalifa in April, approved in July.
- 03He immediately rejected a participant's call to dismiss the general on air.
- 04Katz accuses media of political campaigning against the government.
- 05He questioned potential consequences if Yair Golan became Defense Minister.
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Full coverage · 11 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew36 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Denies Calling for Central Command Chief's Dismissal on Air
YnetCenter · Hebrew59 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Denies Calls to Remove Central Command Chief Amid Political Campaign
Now 14Right · Hebrew59 minutes ago
Defense Minister Katz Denies Calls to Oust Central Command Chief Amid Political Storm
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Defense Minister Israel Katz Denies Calls to Remove Central Command Chief Amid Controversy
Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Defense Minister Katz Denies Calling for Central Command Chief's Dismissal, Confirms Appointment Process Underway
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
IDF Freezes Senior Appointments Amid Security Tensions Following Defense Minister's Announcement
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Tensions Escalate Between Defense Minister Katz and Central Command Chief Blot Over Administrative Order
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Tensions Escalate Between Defense Minister Katz and Central Command Chief Blot Over Administrative Order
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Defense Minister’s Authority to Replace Central Command Chief Upholds Israeli Democracy
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gilad Erdan Strongly Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Live Dismissal of IDF Central Command Chief
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Yesha Council Supports Central Command Chief Amid Defense Minister Katz Controversy
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Israel Debates Who Controls Security Policy: Government or Military Generals
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Yesha Council Supports Central Command Chief Avi Blot Amid Replacement Plans
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Officials Reject Defense Minister Katz’s Call to Remove Central Command Chief Avi Blot
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Ben Caspit Criticizes Defense Minister Israel Katz Over Live Clash With Central Command Chief
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
IDF Central Command Chief Ablut Hears Dismissal Live During West Bank Terror Policy Meeting
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Political Analyst Michael Shemesh Criticizes Defense Minister Katz's Live Announcement of IDF Command Change
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz and Central Command Chief Clash Over West Bank Refugee Camp Operations
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
West Bank Local Leaders Back Central Command Chief Avi Blot, Urge Defense Minister to Halt Public Command Change Announcement
SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Live Dismissal of Central Command Chief
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Israeli Defense Minister Publicly Removes Central Command Chief Amid Political Primaries
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Former MK Moti Yogev Praises Aviv Blot, Urges His Appointment as IDF Deputy Chief of Staff
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Journalist Amichai Etali Criticizes Defense Minister Israel Katz for Public Dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Blot
SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz's Appointment Sparks Controversy and Damages Candidate's Military Career
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Beit El Council Head Strongly Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Central Command Appointment
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Sparks Controversy by Announcing Central Command Chief's Dismissal on TV
Now 14Right · Hebrew5 hours ago
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz Sparks Political Turmoil by Announcing Central Command Chief Avi Blot's Replacement
SrugimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
IDF Central Command Chief Faces Public Ouster Controversy After Defense Minister's Announcement
Channel 13Center · Hebrew5 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Announces Central Command Change Without Coordination, IDF Denies Plans
SrugimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Amichai Segal Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Central Command Appointment
SrugimRight · Hebrew5 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew10 hours ago
Israeli Defense Minister Announces Central Command Change Amid Controversy Over Coordination with IDF Chief
Now 14Right · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Announces Central Command Change Amid IDF Chief's Rare Reprimand
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Appoints Aluf Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command Chief
N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Sparks Political Storm with Live Announcement to Replace Central Command Chief
MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Sparks Political Storm with Unilateral Central Command Change Announcement
Now 14Right · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Responds to IDF Chief on Central Command Appointment
YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Approves Appointment of Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command Chief
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew11 hours ago
Hagai Segal Condemns Defense Minister Katz's Live Dismissal of IDF Commander Blot
Now 14Right · Hebrew11 hours ago
IDF Denies Defense Minister Katz's Announcement on Central Command Leadership Change
YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
MK Limor Son Har-Melech Praises Defense Minister for Removing Central Command Chief
YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
Former PM Bennett and Ex-IDF Chief Eizenkot Condemn Defense Minister Katz's Command Change Announcement
Now 14Right · Hebrew11 hours ago
Defense Minister Israel Katz Announces Live Replacement of Central Command Chief
WallaCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Announces Live Dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Blot
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Military Reporter Accuses Defense Minister Katz of Political Interference in Commander Replacement Amid Corruption Allegations
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
IDF Officials Criticize Defense Minister Katz for Attempting to Replace Central Command Chief
N12Center · Hebrew12 hours ago
Defense Minister Israel Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief Amidst Tensions
MakoCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
Defense Minister Israel Katz Appoints Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief Amid Tensions
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Names Successor to Central Command Chief Amid Tensions
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Defense Minister Katz Sparks Controversy by Replacing Central Command Chief Amid Political Tensions
YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago
Israel Katz Names Dado Bar Kalifa as New Central Command Chief, Replacing Avi Blot
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew12 hours ago
Defense Minister Israel Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief