SECURITYTIMES OF ISRAEL
Katz announces he’s replacing top West Bank general; IDF says he’ll stay in his role
Defense Minister Katz announces he is replacing Maj. Gen. Bluth, the top West Bank general, over actions against violent settlers. The IDF states Bluth will remain in his role, sparking an open dispute over control of the military.
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