Opposition Demands Netanyahu Resign After Ex-Aide's Testimony
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Opposition leaders are demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resign following testimony from his former military secretary, Avi Gil, who alleged an attempt to alter official records regarding the war's outbreak. Figures like Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility and called for criminal and state investigations. They warned that his continued tenure risks further disasters. The opposition also called for preserving evidence and investigating all involved parties.
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- Opposition leaders demand Prime Minister Netanyahu resign after ex-aide Avi Gil's testimony.
- Gil alleged an attempt to alter official records about Netanyahu's war outbreak briefing.
- Former PM Naftali Bennett called it proof of Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7th massacre.
- Yair Golan described the testimony as one of the most severe heard in Israel.
- Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of betraying public trust and risking citizen security.
- Yair Lapid warned of future disasters if Netanyahu remains in office.
Opposition leaders have launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following testimony from his former military secretary, retired Major General Avi Gil. Gil claimed that an attempt was made in the Prime Minister's office to alter the recorded time of a conversation in which Netanyahu was updated on the outbreak of the war. Opposition figures accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility and demanded investigations into the allegations.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called for Netanyahu to resign immediately, stating that Gil's testimony was further proof of Netanyahu's personal responsibility for the October 7th massacre. Bennett alleged that while soldiers and civilians fought for their lives, Netanyahu and his staff worked to falsify records. He called for both a state commission of inquiry and a criminal investigation, emphasizing that Israel deserves a leader focused on its citizens, not on concealing the truth.
Other opposition leaders echoed these sentiments. Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, described Gil's testimony as one of the most severe heard in Israel, asserting that Netanyahu's culpability for the massacre and the abduction of 251 people has never been clearer. He called for the preservation of all original documents and a thorough investigation of all involved.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the National Unity party, accused Netanyahu of betraying public trust and deceiving the nation while risking citizens' security. He characterized Netanyahu's alleged "betrayal theory" as a sign of extreme incompetence, stating that anyone involved in such conduct must leave public life.
Leader of the Opposition Yair Lapid stated on X that Netanyahu was warned and ignored the warnings, and has since been evading responsibility and attempting to rewrite history. He warned that if Netanyahu remains in office, further October 7th-style events could occur. Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, called for an immediate criminal investigation against Netanyahu and his staff for treason and conspiracy, and urged the Chief of Staff to prevent the military from being used for political purposes.
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