IDF Maj.-Gen. Gadi Shamni discussed the war and criticized Bezalel Smotrich's attack on Herzi Halevi. He said the chief of staff will quit when he thinks it's safe to give the reigns over.
Smotrich should keep his views on military appointments to himself and, instead, focus 100% of his time and energy on his ministry.
In both cases, however, valid criticism was largely drowned out not due to the lack of substance of the critique but rather because of the individual who expressed it.
Halevi, who is expected to resign sometime after he and the military issue a June interim report on the October 7 failures, is committed to letting his replacement reshape the major generals' level.
Is the IDF waiting to confirm Issa's death as a technical matter until someone unearths his body, or does the army actually suspect that he is still alive?
Smotrich added to Channel 12, "We support them absolutely to manage the war and to win. That, but nothing more."
Herzi Halevi said discipline and the chain of command must be maintained, despite IDF officials’ heroism during the current war.
Herzi Halevi will convene a crucial meeting with other IDF commanders on Sunday and plan future operations amid Gaza and Hezbollah tensions.
Halevi said that broadening the sectors of Israel's population that serve in the IDF and national service is the only way to replace the many Israeli soldiers who have died in the current war.
The report could have potential implications for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and could give a free pass to war minister Benny Gantz.
JPOST Digital Library
