Channel 14 journalist Noam Amir reported Tuesday evening that a senior IDF officer, speaking anonymously, told journalist Heller that Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee chairman Yuli Edelstein (referred to as 'Bissmut' in the report) is a liar. Amir questioned why the officer would not reveal his identity if he had proof of the claim.
The report, published by Channel 14 journalist Noam Amir, comes amid a broader public dispute between the IDF and the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. The Zioneer has previously reported on the controversy, including the IDF's claim that its representative was denied speaking time—a claim Amir later said was false—and the committee chairman's criticism of the IDF chief of staff over the timing of a letter. The anonymous officer's accusation represents a new dimension in the feud, with the officer reportedly calling the chairman a liar. The officer's identity remains unknown, and the claim is unverified.
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