Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told Maj. Gen. Avi Blot 'you are not going anywhere', according to N12. Defense Minister Israel Katz also praised Blot's performance, saying he is doing his job well and received his commendation. The statements come amid a recent public clash over Blot's position as Central Command chief.
The new statements from the Chief of Staff and Defense Minister represent a significant show of support for Maj. Gen. Avi Blot, who has been at the center of a political-military controversy. Earlier this month, Defense Minister Katz announced on live television that Blot would be replaced by Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa, sparking a public clash with the IDF. The military command quickly clarified that the announcement was not coordinated with the Chief of Staff. In recent days, several local leaders in Judea and Samaria, including Yesha Council head Israel Gantz, have publicly backed Blot. The latest backing from the top military and political echelons appears to reinforce Blot's position as Central Command chief, at least for now.
3 developments
- StrongKatz reverses course: Central Command chief Blot not dismissed, performing well
- DevelopingBitton Rosen questions 'politics in the military' as Blot crisis continues
- DevelopingKatz: 'Whoever raises a hand against Israel will pay a price; we won't leave security zones'
- StrongCommentator Shachar Glik corrects claim: Katz did not fire Blot live, decision was pre-existing
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