Israeli media report that Katz has raised the level of confrontation with Zamir, who reportedly told Blot: 'You are not going anywhere.' The specific context of the comment remains unclear.
Earlier tonight, reports indicated that both Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and Defense Minister Israel Katz publicly backed Maj. Gen. Avi Blot, with Zamir telling Blot 'you are not going anywhere' and Katz praising his performance. Now, new reports say that Katz has escalated the confrontation with Zamir over Blot's status, with Zamir reportedly telling Blot again: 'You are not going anywhere.'
The initial reports, published at 20:25 Jerusalem, showed a unified front from the defense establishment supporting Blot amid a recent public controversy over his position as Central Command chief. The latest development suggests a shift in the dynamic, with Katz now reportedly confronting Zamir directly.
The specific context of the confrontation and the remarks remains unclear. It is not known what prompted the escalation or what the immediate implications are for Blot's position. The reports are brief and lack further details on the background of the dispute.
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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