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Defense Minister Katz Affirms Central Command Chief Blot's Role Amid Controversy in West Bank Meeting
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First reported by Maariv · 13 hours ago
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Defense Minister Israel Katz met with West Bank local leaders to reaffirm Central Command Chief Avi Blot's position amid dismissal rumors. Katz praised Blot's leadership and stressed government-aligned IDF operations. Local authorities supported Katz's security policies and settlement expansion plans.
- 01Defense Minister Israel Katz denies dismissing Central Command Chief Avi Blot, affirming his effective leadership.
- 02Katz met West Bank local leaders to discuss settlement strengthening and anti-terrorism efforts.
- 03Local authorities expressed support for Katz's security policies and IDF operations in Judea and Samaria.
- 04Leaders praised Blot and rejected the campaign against him and the defense minister.
- 05The meeting emphasized settlements as a strategic security asset for Israel.
- 06Participants agreed to continue cooperation to enhance security and settlement development.
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WallaCenter · Hebrew48 minutes ago
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YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago
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