US Edition'It Is His Right, Duty to Express His Opinion': Katz Defends Zamir in Response to PM's Son
ISRAEL, AUG 5 – Defense Minister Katz praised Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's leadership and operational successes while affirming his role amid criticism from Yair Netanyahu, emphasizing IDF’s ongoing military efforts.
- On Wednesday morning, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz responded to criticism from Yair Netanyahu by asserting his duty to ensure military actions are carried out and promising they will be.
- On the lead-up to his appointment, Katz recommended Zamir for Chief of Staff and said the Prime Minister and the government approved his recommendation based on Zamir's security outlook, capabilities and extensive experience.
- Under Zamir's leadership, the IDF launched an offensive campaign across Lebanon, Syria, Judea and Samaria, Gaza, and other sectors, with Operation 'Gideon's Chariots' achieving significant successes in Gaza.
- Katz noted the IDF is operating assertively and extensively under Zamir, with entire areas cleared of terrorists and terror infrastructures above and below ground for the first time.
- Katz said Hamas' refusal to free hostages necessitates additional decisions on eliminating Hamas and securing their release, emphasizing the IDF will carry out political decisions until war’s objectives are achieved.
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The 33-year-old Yair is not new to provocations, and this time he hurled at Zamir for criticizing his father's plans.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has plans to conquer the entire Gaza Strip. Israel's army chief, Eyal Zamir, is against it – which is why Netanyahu's son, Yair, scolds him.
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