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Netanyahu denies reports he will fire chief of staff

By · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports circulating in Israeli media that he plans to fire the Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir. Netanyahu stated in a post on X that he has no intention of firing the Chief of Staff and will continue working together for Israel's security. Netanyahu also mentioned his intention to permanently remove the Iranian nuclear threat, stating that he will do so together with his friend President Trump.

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports circulating in Israeli media tha…: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports circulating in Israeli media that he plans to fire the Chief of Staff, Eyal Zamir.
  • Netanyahu stated in a post on X that he has no intention of firing the Chief of Staff and…: Netanyahu stated in a post on X that he has no intention of firing the Chief of Staff and will continue working together for Israel's security.
  • Netanyahu also mentioned his intention to permanently remove the Iranian nuclear threat,…: Netanyahu also mentioned his intention to permanently remove the Iranian nuclear threat, stating that he will do so together with his friend President Trump.

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Netanyahu denies reports he will fire chief of staff

26 October 2026 20:21 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied on Monday reports circulating in Israeli media regarding firing the Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir.

"Another piece of fake news on panic channels 12 and 13 on the eve of the elections: I have no intention of firing the Chief of Staff, and we will continue working together for Israel's security," Netanyahu said in a post on X.

"I do intend to permanently remove the Iranian nuclear threat. I will do so together with my friend President Trump," he added.

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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