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Defense Minister Katz Clarifies: I Did Not Call to Oust the Central Command Chief. Dado Bar Kalifa’s Appointment Was Approved Months in Advance on the Chief of Staff’s Recommendation, and the Claims Against Me Are a Political Campaign

Aug 3, 2026·07:38

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