Avi Blout

How does a respected general associated with advancing dozens of outposts, security stability, determined counterterrorism, and upholding the rule of law become a target for political attacks? The author says the answer is not professional — it is political.

During the 'Patriots' program on Channel 14, host Inon Megel sharply criticized the media for manufacturing a storm around Defense Minister Israel Katz and the Central Command commander. Megel clarified that reports of the commander's removal were false and defended the Defense Minister's right to critique military actions.