A fierce confrontation has erupted inside Israel’s defence establishment as Defence Minister Yoav Katz blocks the promotion of Colonel German Giltman, despite IDF Chief Eyal Zamir’s recommendation. Katz accuses Giltman of links to protest groups encouraging refusal to serve, while Giltman denies the allegations, insisting he never supported refusal. The dispute triggered a dramatic midnight announcement of appointments by Zamir, deepening months-long tensions and exposing widening rifts between Israel’s political leadership and the military command.
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