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IDF Chief Criticizes Government Amid Military Controversy

11/29/2025

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir criticized the government for evading responsibility during a Ben-Gurion memorial ceremony.
Defense Minister Israel Katz resisted calls for a state commission to investigate military failures after the October 7 Hamas attack.
Katz has been accused of political interference in military appointments.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervened to de-escalate after Katz clashed with Zamir, and the Prime Minister's Office denied rumors of Katz's dismissal.

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir criticized the government for evading responsibility during a Ben-Gurion memorial ceremony.
Defense Minister Israel Katz resisted calls for a state commission to investigate military failures after the October 7 Hamas attack.
Katz has been accused of political interference in military appointments.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervened to de-escalate after Katz clashed with Zamir, and the Prime Minister's Office denied rumors of Katz's dismissal.