Defense Minister Katz Denies Calls to Remove Central Command Chief Amid Political Campaign

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 12 hours ago

What happened

Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports that he called for the removal of the Central Command chief, calling the claims false and politically motivated.

• 01Defense Minister Israel Katz denies calling for Central Command chief's dismissal.
• 02Katz says reports are part of a political campaign against the government.
• 03He clarified his response during a live interview when dismissal was suggested.
• 04Katz announced a new Central Command commander before the controversy.
• 05He emphasized his immediate rejection of any call to remove the general.

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Full coverage · 11 outlets

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YnetCenter · Hebrew22 minutes ago

Defense Minister Katz Denies Calls to Remove Central Command Chief Amid Political Campaign

SrugimRight · Hebrew25 minutes ago

Defense Minister Israel Katz Denies Calls to Remove Central Command Chief Amid Controversy

Channel 13Center · Hebrew25 minutes ago

Defense Minister Katz Denies Calling for Central Command Chief's Dismissal, Confirms Appointment Process Underway

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew31 minutes ago

IDF Freezes Senior Appointments Amid Security Tensions Following Defense Minister's Announcement

N12Center · Hebrew36 minutes ago

Tensions Escalate Between Defense Minister Katz and Central Command Chief Blot Over Administrative Order

MakoCenter · Hebrew36 minutes ago

Tensions Escalate Between Defense Minister Katz and Central Command Chief Blot Over Administrative Order

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Defense Minister’s Authority to Replace Central Command Chief Upholds Israeli Democracy

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Gilad Erdan Strongly Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Live Dismissal of IDF Central Command Chief

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Yesha Council Supports Central Command Chief Amid Defense Minister Katz Controversy

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israel Debates Who Controls Security Policy: Government or Military Generals

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

Yesha Council Supports Central Command Chief Avi Blot Amid Replacement Plans

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

IDF Officials Reject Defense Minister Katz’s Call to Remove Central Command Chief Avi Blot

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour 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 · Hebrew2 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz and Central Command Chief Clash Over West Bank Refugee Camp Operations

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 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 · Hebrew3 hours ago

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

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

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Beit El Council Head Strongly Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Central Command Appointment

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew4 hours ago

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz Sparks Political Turmoil by Announcing Central Command Chief Avi Blot's Replacement

SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

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

Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 hours ago

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago

Amichai Segal Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Central Command Appointment

SrugimRight · Hebrew4 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 · Hebrew10 hours ago

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

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew10 hours ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew10 hours ago

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

MakoCenter · Hebrew10 hours ago

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

Now 14Right · Hebrew10 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 · Hebrew11 hours ago

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

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

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

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

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

N12Center · Hebrew11 hours ago

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

MakoCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

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

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew11 hours ago

Defense Minister Katz Names Successor to Central Command Chief Amid Tensions

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew11 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

YnetCenter · Hebrew12 hours ago

Israeli Defense Minister Announces Replacement for Central Command Chief Amid Dispute

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew12 hours ago

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

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