Deputy Minister Almog Cohen Attacks MKs Litzman and Yisrael, Cites 'Silence' on Controversial Film

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen launched a sharp political attack on Knesset Member (MK) Naama Litzman and former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, amid public controversy surrounding the film 'Nez'a'. Cohen accused Litzman of struggling to condemn the film's creators, which he described in harsh terms. He also criticized Eisenkot for what Cohen claims is a failure to address the issue clearly and directly.

According to the Deputy Minister, Eisenkot's silence is not accidental and reflects the nature of potential political alliances around him. Cohen attempted to link Eisenkot's political partners to the positions he attributes to them. He stated that Litzman is part of a bloc that might support a future joint political move with Eisenkot, urging voters to consider not only Eisenkot but also those who might join him in a future coalition.

Cohen further escalated his rhetoric, connecting the political dispute to the Muslim Brotherhood. He alleged an ideological and political link between elements in the opposing camp and movements identified with the Muslim Brotherhood, which he characterized as seeking to establish a Palestinian state at Israel's expense. This claim represents Cohen's political interpretation of potential future partnerships, not a factual assertion about the positions of Eisenkot, Litzman, or others.

Cohen concluded by stating that voting for Eisenkot is effectively an indirect vote for elements associated with the Muslim Brotherhood. This statement aligns with a more aggressive stance from right-wing figures in recent days, aiming to focus the election campaign not just on candidate identities but also on potential post-election coalition partners.