Katz Clarifies Blot Was Not Fired, Countering Earlier Reports

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Maj. Gen. Blot was not dismissed, pushing back against a widespread impression that he had been fired during a live interview, according to journalist Yishai Cohen. Cohen said he reviewed the interview and found Katz's remarks contradicted earlier reports.

According to journalist Yishai Cohen, Defense Minister Israel Katz said in an interview that Maj. Gen. Blot was not fired, contrary to an earlier impression that he had been dismissed live on air. Cohen said he reviewed the interview and found Katz's remarks contradicted that understanding. No further details were provided by the Defense Ministry.

10 developments

1. 25 seconds ago · 12:05 · 3 AugLatest

   Commentator Shachar Glik retracts criticism, confirms Katz did not fire Blot live.

2. 11:50 · 3 Aug

   Analysis confirms dismissal report was false; appointment was pre-planned.

3. 11:49 · 3 Aug

   Katz details appointment timeline and warns against potential Eizenkot-Golan government.

• Strong3 hours ago · 09:34 · 3 AugIsraeli the source reacts to Katz-Blott controversy, seeks Drucker's criticism
• Strong1 hour ago · 10:43 · 3 AugKatz: Timeline of Central Command chief appointment predates interview, denies on-air decision
• Developing1 hour ago · 10:50 · 3 AugPolitical commentary accuses Defense Minister Katz of 'ugly manipulation' in Central Command appointment
• Developing32 minutes ago · 11:33 · 3 AugFalse report of defense minister firing general believed by public, analysis says

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