Defense Minister Israel Katz denied the reports of an intention to dismiss Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and called them "an invention and absolute falsehood." According to him, the lies are being spread in order to harm the Likud ahead of the elections.
Katz made clear that he intends to continue working with Zamir for the security of Israel. According to Walla, Prime Minister Netanyahu also denies the reports and clarifies: "I will not fire Zamir."
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Arutz Sheva
Katz claimed that he was the one who recommended Zamir's appointment and that the two are working together for the security of the state.
Israel Hayom
The Prime Minister's Office told Israel Hayom that reports about the relationship between Netanyahu and Zamir are "absolute fake news from start to finish."