According to Israel's Channel 13, the new Defense Minister, Yisrael Katz, is facing severe criticism from senior military officials, who claim he "is not taking his role seriously." The officers accused Katz of neglecting his duties, arriving late to the ministry, spending long hours with Likud members, and taking credit for projects planned before his appointment.
Recently, Katz sparked controversy when a video of him dancing at a wedding surfaced, even as Tel Aviv was under heavy rocket fire from Hezbollah.
His statements that disarming Hezbollah is a prerequisite for any settlement with Lebanon have triggered widespread criticism, causing an unexpected shock for Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.