IDF Chief Zamir tries to wear down Katz on next navy chief pick
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir (L) presents outgoing Planning Directorate chief V.-Adm. Eyal Harel (R) with a commemorative knife at a ceremony at the IDF's Kirya headquarters, Tel Aviv, December 21, 2025.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)ByYONAH JEREMY BOBUpdated: