Journalist Ben Caspit Defends Gadi Eisenkot Against Retired General's Criticism
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Journalist Ben Caspit defended retired Major General Gadi Eisenkot against criticism from retired Major General Yossi Bachar, who feared Eisenkot would revert to past security strategies if he became Prime Minister. Caspit, who has known Eisenkot for 27 years, argued that Eisenkot is not extreme and would not make concessions like releasing terrorists or establishing a Palestinian state. Caspit also contrasted Eisenkot's potential leadership with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies, highlighting Eisenkot's past actions as IDF Chief of Staff and his potential to improve Israel's international relations.
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- Journalist Ben Caspit defended Gadi Eisenkot against retired general Yossi Bachar's criticism.
- Bachar feared Eisenkot would revert to past security strategies if he became Prime Minister.
- Caspit argued Eisenkot is not a leftist and would not release terrorists or establish a Palestinian state.
- Caspit contrasted Eisenkot's potential policies with those of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Caspit cited Eisenkot's tenure as IDF Chief of Staff during the 2018 Gaza border riots.
- Caspit expressed hope Eisenkot could improve Israel's international standing and US relations.
Journalist Ben Caspit strongly defended retired Major General Gadi Eisenkot on Thursday, responding to concerns raised by retired Major General Yossi Bachar. Bachar had expressed apprehension that if Eisenkot were to become Prime Minister, Israel might revert to its previous security strategies. Caspit, who stated he has known Eisenkot for 27 years, refuted Bachar's claims and criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct.
Caspit quoted Bachar as saying he feared that if "the extreme leftist Gadi Eisenkot" became Prime Minister, Israel might return to a strategy of "quiet" and past security approaches. Caspit countered, "I don't think he is a leftist, or even extreme," and offered to provide a bank guarantee for his assertions.
Drawing comparisons between Eisenkot and Netanyahu, Caspit argued that Eisenkot would not release Sinwar from prison, nor would he "contain" Hamas on the border for 18 years, allow Hezbollah tents in Israeli territory, or release 1,027 murderers in a prisoner exchange. Caspit also asserted that Eisenkot would not agree to transfer Gaza to the control of a "Peace Council" including Qatar and Turkey, nor would he support the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Caspit further suggested that Eisenkot would decisively dismiss any advisor found to be working with Qatar during wartime. He recalled Eisenkot's tenure as IDF Chief of Staff during the 2018 Gaza border riots, noting that 350 Palestinians were killed and 35,000 injured, with no Israelis harmed and no infiltrations into Israel. Caspit also mentioned that Eisenkot had prepared the "Lightning Strike" trap in Gaza, which he felt was not adequately utilized during Operation Guardian of the Walls.
Concluding his remarks, Caspit expressed confidence that under Eisenkot's leadership, the Flag March would not be dispersed and that Israel's international standing could be improved. He hoped Eisenkot could repair the damage to the alliance with the United States.
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