Katz announces the dismissal of the head of the Israeli army for the West Bank, and the establishment denies such a change.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the dismissal of Major General Avi Bluth, the head of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Central Command responsible for the occupied West Bank, during a television appearance on Sunday night. The announcement was made in an unconventional setting, described in reports as a reality show, and was not coordinated with the military establishment.

Following the broadcast, the IDF issued a statement denying that any such change in command had taken place. This discrepancy has resulted in a public confrontation between the Ministry of Defense and the Israeli military leadership, highlighting a significant breakdown in communication and protocol regarding high-level security appointments.