Avi Bluth

The tense situation in Judea and Samaria continues to occupy the Central Command, but officials point to data presenting a clear picture. Sources speaking with Walla noted that forces were reinforced due to concerns regarding the spread of violence against Palestinians.

Additional settlers who arrived in the area of the village of Kusra blocked access roads with heavy rocks to hinder security forces arriving to evacuate the established outpost.

In the first half of 2026, 660 incidents of nationalist crime were recorded in Judea and Samaria, alongside 45 deliberate attacks against security forces and 146 Palestinian casualties. The IDF warns of operational strain and is trying to curb friction on the ground.

After the court cancelled the condition requiring Tal Dardik to stay at his mother-in-law's house, the Central Command chief updated the order: the activist will be removed from Judea and Samaria, except for Modi'in Illit, where he will be required to report to the police station twice a day.

The rift in the security leadership in Judea and Samaria is widening due to a dispute between Defense Minister Israel Katz and Central Command Chief Avi Bluth regarding the use of administrative orders against Jewish citizens. Despite Katz's policy shift, Bluth previously issued an administrative detention order against settler Tal Yinon Dardik.

While Minister Israel Katz attacks him from one side, unprecedented data reveals the real failure under the command of Avi Bluth in the territories and the alarming figure that jumped by 27%.

The controversy surrounding Tal Yinon Dardik's administrative order has become a political battleground, peaking with the Defense Minister's unusual meeting with him during his hunger strike. Tomorrow, a court hearing will address the fear of creating a dangerous legal precedent that could also serve Palestinian terrorists under administrative house arrest in the future.

After months of a political battle waged against him by MK Tali Gottlieb, the Defense Minister tried to create an achievement for himself in the eyes of the right-wing camp. However, the attack on Central Command Chief Avi Bluth, considered a darling of the settlement movement, quickly turned into a trap - and Katz was forced to retreat, exposing the price of political intervention in the security...

Defense Minister Israel Katz did not dismiss Major General Avi Bluth live on air, despite the impression he sought to create. An analysis of his appearance on Channel 14 reveals a minister manipulated by a studio format.

The "Zionist Home - The Reservists" party, led by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel, has begun a series of home meetings in religious Zionist communities, including Kfar HaRoeh and Kibbutz Lavi. In a recording obtained by our editorial team, Hendel is heard attacking Defense Minister Israel Katz, backing Major General Avi Bluth, and addressing the "hilltop youth."

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has decided to freeze the appointment of new Major Generals until 2027. This move aims to ensure stability within the army's leadership amidst increasing political pressure.

Defense Minister Israel Katz shared a video on X featuring Saddam Hussein, accompanied by a sarcastic comment about "dismissals with style." The post sparked controversy amid reports regarding the potential replacement of Central Command Chief Avi Bluth.

Against the backdrop of the storm caused by Defense Minister Israel Katz when he decided to dismiss Avi Bluth live on air, the head of the Beit El council warns that turning every event in the field into a tool for political mudslinging endangers the safety of citizens. Beyond advanced combat means, the IDF needs commanders who make decisions based on judgment that preserves the safety of fighters...

Defense Minister Israel Katz's irresponsible attempt to fire the GOC Central Command on live television has sparked outrage, highlighting a disregard for legal authority and national security.

Amidst the election campaign and multi-front conflict, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has announced a freeze on Major General appointments until early 2027. The move ensures that Central Command chief Avi Bluth will remain in his role for at least three more years, despite Defense Minister Israel Katz's attempts to replace him.

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the appointment of Major General Dado Bar Kalifa as the new Central Command Chief. This decision follows public disagreements with current commander Avi Bluth regarding administrative detention orders.

Following a series of security incidents, the Central Command Commander announced a ban on the entry of workers into communities in Judea and Samaria. Industrial zones are excluded, and construction sites can be exempted at the request of the communities.