A commentator from the Abu Ali Express channel questioned Monday evening why Israel's defense minister still needs to brief military correspondents, arguing the minister should instead publish statements directly on X. The comment reflects ongoing tension in the relationship between the defense establishment, the military, and the press corps, though it is presented as a personal opinion.
A commentator writing on the curated channel Abu Ali Express posted Monday evening a personal critique of the defense establishment's media relations. The commentator argued that in 2026, the Minister of Defense should not need to brief military correspondents, and should instead publish statements directly on X, allowing the content to reach the public without intermediaries. The opinion piece also criticized what the author described as a problematic web of interests between the army, the Ministry of Defense, and military correspondents, claiming these relationships do not benefit the people of Israel.
This post follows within minutes of The Zioneer's own earlier bulletin (18:57, Monday) reporting that the Defense Minister had publicly attacked a military correspondent from Army Radio (Galei Tzahal) over what he said were false publications. The current comment appears to be a reaction to that development, though the commentator does not reference the specific incident by name.
The post is presented as personal opinion and analysis, not as a reported news event. No new factual claims about official actions or decisions are made.
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