Yesha Council backs Blot: 'He brought successes in the war on terror'

The Yesha Council, representing settlements in Judea and Samaria, issued a statement supporting IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot following remarks by the defense minister. The council praised his offensive military leadership and successes in the war on terror, as well as close work with the settlement movement. Local council heads will meet with the defense minister this afternoon.

The Yesha Council, the body representing settlements in Judea and Samaria, issued a statement supporting IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Blot. The statement said that Blot has dedicated his life to the security of the state, and that his offensive military leadership has brought great successes in the war on terror, alongside close and respectful work with the settlement movement. The council also strengthened the hands of the defense minister, who, according to the statement, is leading a revolution in strengthening Israel's security, defeating terrorism, and developing settlements. It was also reported that local council heads will meet with the defense minister this afternoon. The statement comes against the backdrop of remarks made by the defense minister that included criticism of Blot.