Netanyahu Faces Accusations of Lying and Hysteria from Eisenkot
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed worry about the country's political future during a TV interview days before elections. He also addressed the visit of an Egyptian intelligence chief before October 7th, admitting the official visited Israel but denying a meeting. Gadi Eisenkot, head of the "Yashar!" party, sharply criticized Netanyahu, calling him a "stressed, hysterical, and a liar" and accusing him of being out of touch with his office's operations. Eisenkot also alleged a leak of classified information by someone close to Netanyahu that endangered hostages.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed concern over the country's political future and the upcoming elections.
- Netanyahu confirmed an Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel shortly before the October 7th attack.
- Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of being stressed, hysterical, and a liar.
- Eisenkot alleged that someone close to Netanyahu received money from Qatar for propaganda.
- Eisenkot claimed a leak of classified information endangered hostages and a key source.
- Eisenkot stated that Netanyahu's party would be replaced in less than two weeks.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on Kan 11's "Shiva" program hosted by Ayala Hasson, days before the upcoming Knesset elections, expressing deep concern over the country's future due to political shifts and the rise of new candidates. He stated, "I am very worried. I am busy with other things but right now I am worried, because right now there is a tie. I am trying to encourage right-wing voters to vote for Likud."
During the interview, Netanyahu addressed the visit of an Egyptian intelligence chief, admitting that the official, Dadd, Abbas Kamal, landed in Israel on September 26, 2023, shortly before the October 7th attacks. Netanyahu stated he did not meet with the official and questioned who he did meet with, noting that the Egyptian side denies providing a warning. He added, "In the deep state it is difficult but we will get to this truth."
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the "Yashar!" party, strongly criticized Netanyahu's remarks, calling him "stressed, hysterical, and unfortunately also a liar who says things that are not connected to reality." Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of being unaware of what happens in his own office and of not controlling events there. He further alleged that someone close to Netanyahu received money from Qatar for a propaganda and terror effort against Israeli citizens.
Eisenkot also attacked Yonatan Uriach, claiming he leaked a classified document to the German newspaper "Bild" that endangered the lives of hostages and a crucial source for Gaza. Eisenkot questioned why Netanyahu continues to work with and defend Uriach, suggesting "something will be known one day" regarding Netanyahu's "unreasonable behavior." Eisenkot concluded by stating they would replace Netanyahu in less than two weeks.
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