Channel 14 military correspondent Noam Amir said the political echelon — not the military — is under attack, accusing Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir of directing his spokesperson to smear the government in podcasts and alleging that Zamir is preparing to sabotage operational plans to influence the upcoming elections. The claims are attributed to Amir and are unverified.
Channel 14 military correspondent Noam Amir issued a sharp critique of IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Friday, claiming that the political echelon is under attack from the military leadership, not the other way around. Amir alleged that Zamir has directed his spokesperson to smear the government in podcasts and is preparing to sabotage operational plans in order to influence the upcoming elections. The remarks represent one of the most direct accusations of political interference by a military figure aired by a mainstream Israeli journalist.
The Zioneer has previously reported on tensions between Zamir and the political leadership, including his decision to refrain from using the government's official war name and his unusual letter to the prime minister that drew criticism from figures across the political spectrum. Amir's statements add a new dimension to the ongoing debate over the proper boundaries between the military and the political echelon in Israel.
As of publication, the IDF spokesperson's office has not commented on Amir's allegations. The claims remain unverified and attributed solely to Amir.
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