A report circulating this morning claims Defense Minister Israel Katz held a meeting with the Likud Women group at his office in the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, allegedly in violation of election law. The meeting reportedly occurred during a period of heightened security tensions.
The report, first published by Channel 12 and covered by The Zioneer yesterday, resurfaces this morning. It alleges that Defense Minister Israel Katz met with the Likud Women group at his office in the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, during a period of heightened security tensions. The meeting is alleged to violate a law prohibiting political gatherings in government ministries during the election period. The report highlights the slogan 'Primaries above all,' suggesting prioritization of political interests over security concerns. The claims have not been independently confirmed and Katz's office has not commented.
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