Katz, Zamir Clash Over IDF Investigation of October 7 Failures

Tensions escalated between Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir following the investigation of Brig. Gen. (res.) Oren Solomon, who led a probe into the failures of the IDF during the October 7 Hamas attack. Katz criticized the Military Police's investigation into Solomon, asserting it appeared to be an attempt to silence internal criticism and demanded to meet with Solomon to review his findings. Zamir countered that Solomon's investigation had raised serious information security violations and denied any intent to suppress findings. Solomon's investigation reportedly highlighted shortcomings among senior IDF officials during the initial response to the attack, and he claimed attempts were made to stifle his conclusions. Katz's public clash with Zamir underscores a growing divide within the IDF amid scrutiny over its leadership during the crisis. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing investigations and implications for accountability within the military hierarchy.