Tel Aviv:Israeli political leaders are contemplating the removal of Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir following the election on October 27, should the right-wing maintain power. This consideration arises from increasing tensions regarding the selection of his deputy, as reported by Israel's Channel 14.
According to Anadolu Agency, the conflict is primarily about Zamir's attempt to appoint Ori Gordin, the former head of the Northern Command, as his deputy. In contrast, political figures prefer Yaniv Asor, the current chief of the Southern Command.
Channel 14 also disclosed that Zamir has been vigorously advocating for Gordin's appointment, despite being aware of the political leadership's inclination toward Asor. Senior security officials have noted this ongoing effort.
Military headquarters officers have revealed that Gordin has been provided with an office near Zamir's within the Defense Ministry complex in Tel Aviv and participates regularly in important meetings. He has also taken on some duties previously managed by the current deputy chief of staff, Tamir Yadai.
The dispute has led to intense exchanges between Zamir and political leaders in private meetings, exacerbating the already strained relations between Israel's military and political spheres. This report emerges as the nation approaches its parliamentary election on October 27.