Eisenkot Launches Personal Attack on Netanyahu, Calling His Relationship with Associate 'Morbid'
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, a candidate in the upcoming Israeli elections, has strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him unfit to lead and accusing him of having a "morbid relationship" with an associate allegedly receiving Qatari funds. Eisenkot also attacked Netanyahu's campaign tactics, accusing him of spreading fear and lies, and dismissed claims that he himself is influenced by an "Ashkenazi elite." He expressed distrust in Netanyahu's decision-making abilities and stated his party's aim to win significantly more seats than Likud to form a stable government.
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- Gadi Eisenkot called Prime Minister Netanyahu "not capable" and alleged a "morbid relationship" with an associate receiving Qatari funds.
- Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of using fear, lies, and hatred as campaign tactics, calling his rhetoric divisive.
- The candidate defended his campaign manager against claims of being influenced by an "Ashkenazi elite."
- Eisenkot criticized journalist Yinon Magal as a "third-rate" mouthpiece for Netanyahu, spreading falsehoods.
- He expressed distrust in Netanyahu's ability to make critical decisions, especially regarding elections.
- Eisenkot's party aims to significantly outperform Likud in the upcoming elections for a stable government.
Gadi Eisenkot, a candidate in the upcoming elections, has launched a strong personal attack against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that Israel "does not have a capable prime minister." In an interview with 103FM, Eisenkot described Netanyahu's relationship with his associate Yonatan Urich as "morbid," alleging that Urich, who is suspected of treason, received money from Qatar in 2024 while Israeli soldiers were fighting. Eisenkot questioned Netanyahu's judgment in continuing to employ Urich, calling the situation a severe betrayal of Israeli security.
Eisenkot also criticized Netanyahu's campaign tactics, dismissing claims that he himself is being influenced by an "Ashkenazi elite." He defended his campaign manager, Ronen Manelis, as a talented individual who grew up in Beit Shemesh, countering Netanyahu's attempts to label him. Eisenkot accused Netanyahu and his associates of being "lost for advice" and resorting to divisive "us versus them" rhetoric, citing campaign signs that juxtaposed right-wing and Palestinian imagery.
Furthermore, Eisenkot sharply criticized journalist Yinon Magal, calling him a "third-rate journalist" and a "mouthpiece" for the Prime Minister, accusing him of misrepresenting Eisenkot's past statements and using fragmented interviews to spread falsehoods. Eisenkot also addressed a 2018 article of his that Likud has circulated, claiming it supports the establishment of a Palestinian state, which he called a "lie" intended to sow fear and hatred.
Expressing distrust in Netanyahu's ability to make critical decisions, especially regarding potential election postponements due to security developments, Eisenkot stated he sees no immediate threat justifying such a move. He affirmed his full trust in the current Chief of Staff, Zamir, for military decisions. Eisenkot concluded by emphasizing his party's goal to significantly outperform the Likud in the elections to ensure a stable government and prevent further elections.
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