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Katz clashes with IDF chief on promotions
Defense minister disputes the process for approving senior officer promotions amid Gaza policy tensions.
Defense minister and top general clash over senior promotions amid wider Gaza policy tensions
Katz clash with IDF chief signals deeper power struggle
Defense Minister Israel Katz says he alone approves promotions for colonels and above, challenging IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on a point of procedure. He reiterates that a prior consultation process exists and must be followed, while notes a long standing rule that the defense minister is the approving authority. Israeli officials cite a 1992 General Staff order updated in 2020 that designates Zamir as the appointing authority and Katz as the approving authority. The dispute follows Zamir’s meeting on senior appointments and comes as the cabinet moves to expand Gaza operations.
Key Takeaways
"After the events of October 7, there is no longer an army without supervision."
Katz asserts tighter civilian oversight following a major security crisis.
"The attempt to change the procedures we decided on, perhaps on the recommendation of anti-government advisers stirring the pot, and to replace them with an attempt to determine facts on the ground in ad hoc meetings, will not succeed."
Katz defends established promotion procedures.
"When you see the people closest to the chief of staff, it’s clear why he’s digging his heels in against our plan to occupy Gaza."
Ben Gvir criticizes Zamir in political terms.
"The report is not true. I made this very clear to the reporter."
Avi Benayahu denies involvement in a stated inner circle.
The clash exposes a larger question about civilian oversight during war. The line between elected leadership and military leadership is being tested, with a legal framework that appears challenged in practice. Such public friction can undermine trust within the officer corps and complicate strategic decisions when speed matters.
Highlights
- After October 7 there is no longer an army without supervision
- Ad hoc meetings cannot replace established promotion rules
- Political meddling threatens the integrity of the chain of command
- This is a test of civilian control in wartime
Political tensions risk undermining military independence
The public clash over who controls promotions points to broader fights over civilian oversight and security policy. If politics intrudes into promotions, it could erode trust in the chain of command and spark domestic backlash.
The outcome will test how the Israeli government steers security policy under pressure
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