Defense Minister Israel Katz and military chief Eyal Zamir engaged in a public dispute over the process of senior military appointments. Katz criticized Zamir for holding a meeting on promotions without prior coordination, claiming it violated established procedures. Zamir responded, asserting that the staffing discussion was scheduled in accordance with regulations and that the chief of staff holds the authority to appoint senior commanders, subject to the minister's approval. The newly announced list includes several officers who played key roles in recent military operations, with their appointments now awaiting Katz's approval. This incident marks another episode in ongoing tensions between Katz and senior military leadership.