Channel 14 commentator Hillel Biton Rosen published a detailed timeline Sunday night that defends Defense Minister Israel Katz's account of the appointment of Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as IDF Central Command chief. Rosen's post accuses the IDF Spokesperson of issuing an inaccurate statement and argues that Katz's version is consistent with earlier reports on Channel 14.
Channel 14 commentator Hillel Biton Rosen published a detailed post late Sunday on the ongoing dispute between Defense Minister Israel Katz and the IDF leadership over the appointment of the Central Command chief. Rosen's account, based on what he says were exclusive reports on Channel 14, presents a seven-point timeline arguing that Katz's version of events is accurate and that the IDF Spokesperson's statement earlier Sunday was incorrect.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday, Katz announced that he intends to appoint Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as Central Command chief, replacing Maj. Gen. Avi Blot. The IDF responded that the announcement was not coordinated with Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and that there is no intention to replace Blot. Katz's office countered that Zamir had recommended Bar Kalifa for the role as early as April. The dispute reflects tensions between the political echelon and the military leadership over appointments and control of the security establishment.
Rosen's commentary, originating from a channel closely associated with the coalition, adds a public relations dimension to the confrontation. It frames the dispute as a struggle between Katz's authority and what Rosen characterizes as a misleading statement by the IDF Spokesperson. The affair remains ongoing, with no official resolution announced.
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz advances appointment of Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as Central Command chief
- ConfirmedKatz's office confirms: Chief of Staff recommended Bar Kalifa for Central Command in April
- DevelopingNoam Amir accuses Chief of Staff Zamir of lying about Bar Kalifa appointment
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz criticized for public confrontation with Chief of Staff
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