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Politics · Full coverage

Defense Minister Israel Katz Removes Central Command Chief Amid Administrative Detention Controversy

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By אפרת פורשר

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 2, 2026

What happened

Tel Yinon Dradik, held under an administrative detention order signed by Central Command Chief Avi Blot, has been on hunger strike for nearly 29 days, though IPS reports he occasionally eats. Defense Minister Israel Katz dismissed Blot amid the controversy, following political pressure and petitions for Dradik's release.

  • 01Tel Yinon Dradik has been on hunger strike for 29 days under administrative detention.
  • 02Israel Prison Service states Dradik occasionally eats food provided in detention.
  • 03Dradik was hospitalized last week but returned to prison after treatment.
  • 04Defense Minister Israel Katz dismissed Central Command Chief Avi Blot live on TV.
  • 05Katz visited Dradik's cell after right-wing MKs petitioned for his release.
  • 06Dradik's brother is a parliamentary advisor to MK Amit Halevi.

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In this story
People
Israel Katz
OrganizationsIsrael Prison Service, Knesset
PlacesWest Bank, Mount Scopus Hospital

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Defense Minister Israel Katz Removes Central Command Chief Amid Administrative Detention Controversy
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 2, 2026
Defense Minister Katz Denies Canceling Administrative Detention Orders Amid Audience Dispute

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