Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Blocking Hostage Deal Despite Unanimous Support
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking a hostage deal despite unanimous War Cabinet support for a proposal Netanyahu himself presented on May 27, 2024. Eisenkot stated this disagreement led to his resignation from the War Cabinet in June 2024. He also criticized Netanyahu's reluctance to approve a Mossad-prepared operation against Hezbollah and his handling of military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Eisenkot described the situation as an "insane reality" and questioned Netanyahu's fitness to lead.
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- Gadi Eisenkot accused Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking a hostage deal despite unanimous War Cabinet support.
- Eisenkot stated Netanyahu's May 27, 2024, hostage proposal was the reason for his departure from the War Cabinet.
- Eisenkot claimed all five War Cabinet members, including Netanyahu, voted in favor of the May 27 proposal.
- Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu for not approving a Mossad-prepared operation against Hezbollah.
- Eisenkot questioned Netanyahu's decisions on military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
- Eisenkot described Netanyahu's conduct as "unbalanced" and "unfit" during a radio interview.
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