Former National Security Advisor Giora Eiland Reveals Difficult Surgery During Iran Conflict

Former National Security Advisor Giora Eiland has revealed that he underwent a challenging seven-hour surgery during the recent conflict with Iran. Eiland, a retired Major General, shared in an interview with "Maariv" that he continues to face medical difficulties requiring significant attention, which is a primary reason he is not pursuing a full-time political career.

"My health has improved in some aspects, it hurts less, but it has become complicated in other areas that are better left unsaid," Eiland stated. "This is part of the pain, and I have bigger troubles too. It requires me to deal with it a lot and dedicate attention to it." He detailed the surgery, describing it as complex and difficult, taking place during the war with Iran. He was hospitalized in a basement level of the hospital, which he described as "horrible conditions, certainly not suitable for the type of surgery I underwent, but those were the objective conditions."

Eiland also criticized the healthcare system, particularly the influence of department heads who also practice privately. He argued that this dual role can create conflicts of interest, leading to systematic withholding of information from patients. "When they tell a patient, 'Come, do treatment A or treatment B,' they don't tell him the whole truth. They tell him 20 percent, 30 percent, and not the significant things," he explained.

Having personally dealt with prostate cancer, Eiland has written a book on the subject and now advises thousands of patients voluntarily. He believes he has saved hundreds of people from "catastrophic and irreversible mistakes." While he maintains an active life, driving and working, he acknowledged ongoing suffering and reasons for concern regarding his health, though he feels these are private matters.