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IDF Chief Circumvents Defense Minister to Keep Brigadier General Eliaad Moati in Service

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

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By מאיר שלם

First reported by Arutz Sheva · Aug 19, 2026

What happened

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir bypassed Defense Minister Israel Katz to keep Brigadier General Eliaad Moati in the military by assigning him a new role that does not require ministerial approval, preserving his future promotion prospects.

  • 01IDF Chief Eyal Zamir circumvented Defense Minister Israel Katz to retain Brigadier General Eliaad Moati.
  • 02Moati finished commanding the National Ground Training Center and will soon take leave.
  • 03After leave, Moati will serve as a project officer in the Ground Forces branch.
  • 04This new role does not require defense minister approval, keeping promotion options open.
  • 05Zamir had sought to appoint Moati as commander of the 210th Division, but Katz blocked it.
  • 06Moati may next command the Judea and Samaria Division according to assessments.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Israel KatzEyal Zamir
OrganizationsIsrael Defense Forces, IDF
PlacesTze'elim, Judea and Samaria

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 19, 2026
IDF Chief Circumvents Defense Minister to Keep Brigadier General Eliaad Moati in Service
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 19, 2026
IDF Chief Appoints Brigadier General Moati as Projector Without Defense Minister Approval

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