West Bank Local Leaders Back Central Command Chief Avi Blot, Urge Defense Minister to Halt Public Command Change Announcement

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 10 hours ago

What happened

West Bank regional leaders support Central Command Chief Avi Blot and urge Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to cancel a public announcement of his replacement, citing respect for IDF commanders. They commend Blot's security work and warn that a live broadcast of the command change damages military dignity.

• 01West Bank local leaders back Central Command Chief Avi Blot amid planned command change.
• 02They urge Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to cancel public announcement of the leadership shift.
• 03Leaders praise Blot's dedication and achievements in combating terrorism in Judea and Samaria.
• 04They acknowledge Gallant's support for settlements but oppose the public nature of the announcement.
• 05The statement was signed by heads of multiple regional councils and Amana's secretary general.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew17 minutes ago

West Bank Local Leaders Back Central Command Chief Avi Blot, Urge Defense Minister to Halt Public Command Change Announcement

SrugimRight · Hebrew30 minutes ago

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Live Dismissal of Central Command Chief

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew42 minutes ago

Former MK Moti Yogev Praises Aviv Blot, Urges His Appointment as IDF Deputy Chief of Staff

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Journalist Amichai Etali Criticizes Defense Minister Israel Katz for Public Dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Blot

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Defense Minister Katz's Appointment Sparks Controversy and Damages Candidate's Military Career

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Defense Minister Katz Sparks Controversy by Announcing Central Command Chief's Dismissal on TV

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

IDF Central Command Chief Faces Public Ouster Controversy After Defense Minister's Announcement

Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Announces Central Command Change Without Coordination, IDF Denies Plans

SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

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SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew8 hours ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew8 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Announces Central Command Change Amid IDF Chief's Rare Reprimand

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew8 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Appoints Aluf Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command Chief

N12Center · Hebrew8 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Sparks Political Storm with Live Announcement to Replace Central Command Chief

MakoCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Sparks Political Storm with Unilateral Central Command Change Announcement

Now 14Right · Hebrew8 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Responds to IDF Chief on Central Command Appointment

YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Approves Appointment of Dado Bar-Kalifa as Central Command Chief

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

Hagai Segal Condemns Defense Minister Katz's Live Dismissal of IDF Commander Blot

Now 14Right · Hebrew9 hours ago

IDF Denies Defense Minister Katz's Announcement on Central Command Leadership Change

YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

MK Limor Son Har-Melech Praises Defense Minister for Removing Central Command Chief

YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Former PM Bennett and Ex-IDF Chief Eizenkot Condemn Defense Minister Katz's Command Change Announcement

Now 14Right · Hebrew9 hours ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Announces Live Replacement of Central Command Chief

WallaCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Announces Live Dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Blot

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

Military Reporter Accuses Defense Minister Katz of Political Interference in Commander Replacement Amid Corruption Allegations

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

IDF Officials Criticize Defense Minister Katz for Attempting to Replace Central Command Chief

N12Center · Hebrew9 hours ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief Amidst Tensions

MakoCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Appoints Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief Amid Tensions

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Names Successor to Central Command Chief Amid Tensions

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Sparks Controversy by Replacing Central Command Chief Amid Political Tensions

YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Israel Katz Names Dado Bar Kalifa as New Central Command Chief, Replacing Avi Blot

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew9 hours ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Names Dado Bar-Kalifa as New Central Command Chief

YnetCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

Israeli Defense Minister Announces Replacement for Central Command Chief Amid Dispute

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Appoints New Central Command Chief Amid Sharp Criticism of Predecessor

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