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Israel appoints new IDF West Bank commander amid policy friction

On 31 August 2026, Israel's Defense Minister appointed Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as the new IDF Central Command chief, replacing Avi Bluth who had warned against settler violence escalating tensions. The move followed public dismissal and reinstatement of the previous commander.

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Israel's Defense Minister approved Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as incoming IDF Central Command chief — replacing Avi Bluth, who repeatedly warned Netanyahu that settler violence could ignite the West Ba

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Israel's Defense Minister approved Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as incoming IDF Central Command chief — replacing Avi Bluth, who repeatedly warned Netanyahu that settler violence could ignite the West Bank. Katz announced Bluth's removal on live TV over a dispute about restrictions on a violent settler.