Defense Minister Israel Katz Denies Live Dismissal of Central Command Chief, Calls It Political Campaign
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz denied claims he dismissed Central Command Chief Avi Blot during a live interview, calling the allegations false and politically motivated. Katz clarified that the appointment of Major General Dado Bar-Kalifa had been decided months earlier, and he rejected calls for Blot's dismissal during the broadcast. The Yesha Council supported both Blot and Katz amid the controversy.
- 01Defense Minister Israel Katz denies live dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Blot.
- 02Katz says appointment of Dado Bar-Kalifa was decided months before the interview.
- 03Katz calls allegations a political campaign against the government.
- 04During the interview, Katz rejected calls to dismiss Blot, which was recorded.
- 05Katz warns against potential defense minister Yair Golan reinstating old policies harming settlements.
- 06Yesha Council supports both Blot and Katz, praising Blot's leadership.
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