Knesset committee chairman: 'Hard to see timing of letter as coincidence' — in jibe at IDF chief

The chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee publicly criticized the IDF Chief of Staff over the timing of a letter, saying it is difficult to view it as a coincidence. The statement was reported by ynet.

The chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee publicly criticized the IDF Chief of Staff, stating that 'it is difficult to see the timing of the letter as a coincidence.' The remark, reported by ynet, did not elaborate on the letter's content or addressee. The criticism comes amid ongoing political-military debates in Israel.

2 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 18:14 · 13 JulLatest

   Committee chairman criticizes IDF Chief of Staff over letter timing.

2. 18:11 · 13 Jul

   Bismut: IDF had three weeks to revise letter wording, sent it only after committee vote

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