The military commentator: "The Minister of Defense does not appoint generals, not in the Kirya nor on Channel 14"
The military commentator of Kan 11 joined the criticism of Israel Katz's announcement regarding the replacement of the Commander of the Central Command, and stated that appointing generals is the authority of the Chief of…
Assessment
A military analyst from Kan 11 has publicly challenged Defense Minister Israel Katz's authority to replace the head of Central Command, asserting that such appointments fall under the Chief of Staff's purview. The analyst's statement that 'this is a war that Zamir must choose' suggests a deepening institutional conflict over command prerogatives. The core tension is whether political leadership can override professional military judgment on senior appointments, with implications for civilian-military relations during wartime.