Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Warns Bennett, Liberman Hurt Opposition's Election Chances

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, a prominent figure in the "change bloc" opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has expressed concern that the political stances of Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Liberman are harming the bloc's chances of winning the next election. Eisenkot suggested that even supporters of Netanyahu are embarrassed by Bennett and Liberman's current positions. He questioned why the change bloc is not engaging with Likud ministers and noted that the events of October 7th were a constant presence throughout a film, with every confession and frame serving as a reminder of that day.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu has requested to summon former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit for testimony before the upcoming elections. In Jerusalem, the municipality rejected a request from the Haimanut Kassau family to set up a protest tent. The article also touches on broader commentary, including criticism of "Nazareth" by Raviv Drucker, an exposé on blindness by Yuval Avraham, Hanoch Daum's defense of settlers, and a piece by Itai Ziv about sacrifice. It also mentions a book by Benny Gantz detailing chronic pettiness and contradictions.

Polls are reportedly causing concern for Eisenkot's bloc, with clarity on whether their "nightmare" scenario will materialize expected after the holiday period. The digest also includes unrelated items about choosing coffee, the legacy of designer Chen Liberman, and a commentary piece by Anat Kam.