Reserve Colonel Prof. Gaby Siboni, a commentator on Channel 14, launched a sharp attack on Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Monday, stating that his conduct is 'unbearable' and calling for his dismissal. The statement comes amid the ongoing controversy over the dismissal of Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth, which has sparked a public clash between the political and military echelons.
The statement by reserve Colonel Prof. Gaby Siboni, a prominent commentator on Channel 14, escalates the public pressure on Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir amid the widening controversy over the dismissal of Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth.
The crisis began on Sunday when Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on live television that he was replacing Bluth with Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa, a move the IDF General Staff immediately rejected, stating it was not coordinated and that there was no intention to replace commanders during a sensitive period. The clash has since triggered a wave of commentary, with figures on the right criticizing Zamir's conduct and calling for political control over the military.
Siboni, a reserve colonel and professor, characterized Zamir's conduct as 'unbearable' and argued that the Chief of Staff should be dismissed. The statement reflects the deepening rift between the political echelon and the military leadership as the election campaign approaches.
As The Zioneer reported, Chief of Staff Zamir has faced criticism from political figures, including opposition leader Avigdor Liberman, who suggested that the Prime Minister and Defense Minister expect Zamir to resign or be ousted after October 27. The situation remains fluid, with the military and political leadership at odds over the chain of command and professional autonomy.
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