A power struggle is unfolding within Israel's General Staff between the Air Force and the Intelligence Division over control of satellites and space-based intelligence collection, with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir set to decide, according to a report by defense journalist Amir Bohbot shared on X over the past hour. Bohbot's post, linking to a Walla News article published during the reporting window from 10:46 a.m. to 11:46 a.m. UTC on December 18, 2025, describes the conflict amid focus on threats from Iran and Yemen. Both units seek authority over satellite operations to build accurate target banks for distant operations. The article highlights claims of insufficient attention and budgets impeding development of these space capabilities, positioning the decision as critical for Israel's superiority in space, described as a domain of great powers.
