Israel has been without a permanent military attaché in Washington for two months, during a critical time for security coordination with the United States. The vacancy stems from a dispute between Defense Minister Israel Katz and Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, leaving senior defense officials concerned about the impact on bilateral security ties. The situation has been further complicated by the recent departure of Ron Dermer, Israel's top liaison to Washington. Officials warn that the absence of a key military representative is a significant blow to ongoing cooperation between the two countries.