Israeli Journalist Erel Segal Slams Ex-Security Chiefs Over War Criticism
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Right-wing Israeli journalist Erel Segal fiercely criticized former security officials who released a video calling for an end to the war. Segal accused the former leaders of advocating surrender and urged them to apologize to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The incident is part of ongoing tensions between right-wing figures and ex-security chiefs, who are often perceived by the right as defeatist. Segal has previously been involved in heated exchanges with other journalists over security matters.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Journalist Erel Segal attacked former security chiefs for calling to end the war, labeling them "failures."
- Segal urged the former officials to apologize to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their stance.
- The criticism aligns with broader right-wing sentiment against ex-security leaders perceived as defeatist.
- Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot and others have recently faced sharp attacks from right-wing figures.
- Segal also recently clashed with journalist Ben Caspit over the actions of former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar on October 7th.
Prominent Israeli right-wing journalist and Channel 14 host Erel Segal has sharply criticized former senior security officials who are calling for an end to the ongoing war. Segal's remarks came in response to a video published by Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) featuring former heads of the security establishment urging the government to conclude the conflict.
Segal, known for his staunch support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a call for decisive military action, shared the video with a scathing post on X (formerly Twitter). He referred to the former officials as a "group of failures" and "wretches" who should "ask Bibi for forgiveness," accusing them of advocating surrender. This statement reflects a broader sentiment among right-wing circles who view these former officials as promoting a defeatist agenda and attempting to politically pressure the current coalition government.
The controversy follows recent public criticism from right-wing figures directed at former security leaders. Notably, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot faced harsh attacks, with media personality Yinon Magal calling him a "monkey" and alleging he was manipulated by an Ashkenazi elite. Screenwriter Meni Asayag also criticized MK Naama Lazimi, accusing her party of trampling on Mizrahi heritage and creating a "Second Israel."
Segal himself was recently involved in a public dispute with journalist Ben Caspit regarding a defamation lawsuit filed by former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar against Netanyahu. Caspit had claimed Bar had warned of war months in advance. Segal refuted these claims, harshly criticizing Bar's actions on the night of October 7th, stating that despite clear warnings, Bar failed to contact the police commissioner to disperse the Nova music festival and only dispatched a limited force, an action Segal labeled "criminal negligence at a minimum."