Gadi Eisenkot Pledges to End Hamas Rule in Gaza Within 18 Months
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Less than two weeks before elections, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot declared that if elected Prime Minister, he would ensure Hamas no longer governs Gaza within 18 months. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating Hamas would remain in power under his leadership and accusing him of strategic failure. Eisenkot pledged to implement lessons from the October 7th attack and lead security agencies professionally.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot vowed to end Hamas rule in Gaza within 18 months if elected Prime Minister.
- Eisenkot criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating Hamas would remain in power under his leadership.
- He accused the current government of a resounding strategic failure despite public and international legitimacy.
- Eisenkot pledged to conduct a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th attack.
- He stated he has the experience to lead the IDF, Mossad, and Shin Bet professionally.
Former IDF Chief of Staff and Yisrael Beiteinu Party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot delivered a special security statement near the Gaza border on Thursday, less than two weeks before elections. Eisenkot pledged that if he enters the Prime Minister's office, Hamas would no longer rule the Gaza Strip within 18 months. He stated this would be achieved either through an operation based on a plan by President Donald Trump, which he said was adopted by the Netanyahu government, or through the use of military and operational capabilities.
Eisenkot strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that as long as Netanyahu remains in power, Hamas will continue to rule. He accused Netanyahu of being the first to surrender, to draft dodgers, to coalition partners, and to Hamas. Eisenkot claimed that no Israeli government has ever received as much public and international legitimacy and maneuverability, only to suffer such a resounding strategic failure. He highlighted that three years after the October 7th massacre, Hamas remains the sovereign power in Gaza, armed, rearming, and rebuilding its military capabilities.
Concluding his remarks, Eisenkot drew a stark contrast between the achievements of soldiers on the ground and Netanyahu's failure to meet his own stated objectives in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza. He emphasized that failures are not inevitable and that a path exists to prevent future disasters. Eisenkot proposed making brave decisions, formulating a national strategy, conducting a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th events, and implementing its lessons. He stressed that this is not a privilege but an urgent security necessity, and stated he possesses the knowledge and experience to lead the IDF, Mossad, and Shin Bet professionally.
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