Katz didn’t notify IDF chief Zamir before announcing pick for new military advocate general

By Emanuel Fabian

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4 November 2025, 4:56 pm

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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir found out through the media of Defense Minister Israel Katz’s appointment of Itai Ofir as the next military advocate general, The Times of Israel has learned.

Ofir was one of several recommendations that Zamir presented to Katz. However, Katz did not notify Zamir before making the announcement.

There has been no comment yet from the IDF on Ofir’s appointment.

Normally, the IDF chief of staff selects a candidate for a major general role, which is then approved by the defense minister. Katz has sought for months to take control of the IDF’s senior appointments.