Deputy head of the Samaria Regional Council, Dvidi Ben Zion, defended Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot on Kol B'Rama radio Monday morning, calling him the best OC Central Command the settlement movement has had in 20 years. Ben Zion praised Blot's character and his support for both conventional settlements and farm outposts.
The comment by Ben Zion, a senior figure in the Samaria Regional Council, adds to a wave of public backing for Maj. Gen. Blot as the controversy over his tenure continues. The Zioneer has reported over the past week that several Likud MKs and local council heads have criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz's campaign to replace Blot, praising the general's counter-terror record and his work with communities in Judea and Samaria. Ben Zion's remarks specifically highlighted Blot's support for farm outposts, a sensitive issue in the region.
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