West Bank Council Backs IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot Amid Controversial Dismissal
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First reported by Now 14 · 33 minutes ago
What happened
The Yesha Council fully supports IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot following Defense Minister Yoav Kitz's controversial live dismissal announcement. The council praised Blot's leadership in fighting terrorism and his cooperation with West Bank settlements. The dismissal sparked political and military criticism, with key figures condemning the public manner of the firing. The IDF affirmed Blot's trusted command amid ongoing tensions, and council leaders plan to meet with Kitz to address the issue.
- 01Yesha Council fully supports Central Command Chief Avi Blot after his live dismissal by Defense Minister Kitz.
- 02Blot credited for offensive leadership and successes against terrorism in Judea and Samaria.
- 03Kitz appointed Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa as Blot's replacement during a live broadcast.
- 04Military and political figures criticized the public manner of Blot's dismissal.
- 05IDF stated Blot retains full trust and no immediate commander replacements planned.
- 06Yesha Council leaders to meet Defense Minister Kitz to discuss the dismissal.
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