IDF Chief disputes minister over officer's investigation claims

The new Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, recently had a public disagreement with Defense Minister Israel Katz. This disagreement arose on March 23 regarding the investigation of a senior reserve officer, Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Solomon. Katz expressed a desire to meet with Solomon after the officer was suspended from reserve duty and is now under investigation for serious security violations. Solomon has been linked to a probe about the Gaza Division's failures during Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023. His investigation reportedly indicated that higher levels of the military were at fault. However, Gen. Zamir countered Katz's claims. He stated that he does not take orders through media channels, emphasizing that the assertion about Solomon's investigation is "false and unfounded." The situation highlights ongoing tensions within the Israeli military leadership and raises questions about accountability in the wake of significant security events.