Katz states intent to appoint manpower directorate chief as head of IDF Central Command on live TV
According to the IDF, Katz’s statement was not coordinated with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The military stated that Zamir does not intend to remove Bluth from his position at this time
Assessment
Katz's public announcement of an appointment that was not coordinated with the IDF chief of staff signals a potential rift between the defense leadership and the military command. The disagreement over the Central Command post raises questions about the chain of command and the extent of political involvement in senior military appointments. The coming days may reveal whether Zamir's position holds or if Katz will push forward with his stated intent.