Prime Minister Netanyahu has condemned accusations made against Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth in a recent Haaretz opinion piece, describing them as 'vile' and likening them to antisemitic blood libels. The article criticized Bluth for his remarks following a shooting attack by a resident of al-Mughayyir, after which the military imposed a curfew and uprooted thousands of olive trees in the village. Netanyahu expressed full support for Bluth and the military, emphasizing their moral conduct and dedication to combating terror. The military leadership also defended Bluth, stating that the actions taken were operational necessities and not acts of collective punishment. Tensions have risen between government officials and Haaretz, with calls to sever contact over what is described as ongoing incitement.