Tension Rises Between Israeli Army Chief and Government / What Is the Dispute About?

Disagreement between Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, and political officials over the choice of his deputy has escalated. According to a Hebrew network report, if the right-wing bloc maintains power after the parliamentary elections, this tension could even lead to the end of Zamir's term.

Ambassador Arjan: Eyal Zamir, the Chief of General Staff of the Israeli Army, has a disagreement with political officials over the choice of his deputy. A tension that, according to a Hebrew network, could even lead to the end of Zamir's presidency if the right-wing power continues after the parliamentary elections.

Israeli TV Channel 14 reported that the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, Eyal Zamir, wants to appoint Avery Gordon, the former commander of the Northern Command, for the post of Deputy Chief of Staff, while political officials prefer Yanio Asur, the current commander of the Southern Command.

This network reported, quoting senior officials of the security institutions of the Zionist regime, that Zamir has made extensive efforts to increase Gordon's chances to hold this position.

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According to this network, Zamir is aware of the position of the political authorities and their desire to appoint Asur to the position of Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Zionist Army in the future. However, closed meetings have witnessed the escalation of debate between Zamir and political officials in the shadow of the tense relations between the two sides.

This channel reported that if the right wing remains in power after the Knesset (Israeli parliament) elections on October 27, the political authorities are seriously considering ending Zamir's tenure after the elections.