According to journalist Nadav Elinelech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was already furious at Defense Minister Israel Katz yesterday over Katz's live on-air announcement of the dismissal of the Central Command chief. The report adds to the political fallout from the incident.
01 · THE DISPATCH
Journalist Nadav Elinelech reported Monday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was already furious at Defense Minister Israel Katz over Katz's live on-air announcement of the dismissal of Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot, according to a report. The claim adds a new layer to the political crisis surrounding the incident, which triggered a rare public rebuke from the IDF General Staff earlier Monday.
02 · How it developed
2 developments
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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