Netanyahu and Katz deny plans to dismiss IDF chief
By The BriefBrief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports that they plan to dismiss IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. Netanyahu called the reports “fake news” circulating in Israeli media ahead of elections; the denials came amid tensions over Iran.
WHO:Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz
WHAT:Denied reports that they plan to dismiss IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:Israel
WHY:They denied the reports in response to Israeli media coverage of an alleged plan to dismiss Zamir; Netanyahu called the reports “fake news.”
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