IDF sources accuse: Israel Katz politicizes at the expense of Avi Bluth

IDF sources accuse Defense Minister Israel Katz of exploiting operational moves and sensitive appointments for political purposes, harming professional considerations and the authority of Central Command chief Avi Bluth. Katz instructed expanding offensive operations and preparing to capture refugee camps, but military sources say it's a spin with no operational justification.

IDF sources accuse Defense Minister Israel Katz of exploiting operational moves and sensitive appointments for political purposes, harming professional considerations and the authority of Central Command chief Avi Bluth. According to the sources, Katz set a trap for Major General Dado Bar Kalifa and presented him as his candidate for a politically sensitive position. An official statement said the minister instructed expanding offensive operations against Palestinian terrorism and preparing to capture another refugee camp, following the model of Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur Shams. But military sources claim it's a spin: the instruction is to "prepare, not act," and contingency plans exist for capturing Qalandia, Balata, and Dirazon camps, but no exceptional terrorism levels justify it. The sources emphasize that the IDF is ready for any scenario, but the political echelon knows it's not on the agenda now.