The Zionist Home–the Reservists party responded to the dismissal of Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot, targeting Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The party said in a statement: 'There is another defense minister: Bezalel Smotrich. Usually he doesn't stay silent, but this time — crickets. Bezalel, why are you silent? Maybe this time you'll back the commanders and fighters?' The statement was reported by N12.
The Zionist Home–the Reservists, a party representing reserve soldiers, on Monday criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for not speaking out after Defense Minister Israel Katz dismissed Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot. The party's statement, reported by N12, accused Smotrich of choosing 'an alliance with shirkers over those who serve' and called on him to back commanders and fighters. Smotrich, who has previously drawn criticism from the right for his stance on security matters, has not yet responded publicly. The dismissal of Blot, who was seen as a strong supporter of the settlement enterprise, has sparked a wave of political reactions, as The Zioneer has reported.
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