Yesha Council backs both Bluth and Katz amid controversy...

The Yesha Council has extended public support to both Maj. Gen. Bluth and Defense Minister Katz following the minister's sharp rebuke of Bluth. Beit El mayor Shai Alon warned that dismissing Bluth would be a grave mistake harming security.

The controversy centers on the defense minister's public criticism of the major general amid ongoing regional security matters.