Gadi Eisenkot Denounces "Absolute Lie" Report by Channel 14
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Gadi Eisenkot and his "Yash!" party have vehemently denied a Channel 14 report claiming Eisenkot is negotiating an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon with foreign entities. The party called the report an "absolute lie" and demanded an immediate retraction and apology from correspondent Shlomo Rizel. Eisenkot's party accused Channel 14 of spreading propaganda to undermine the formation of a new government.
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- Gadi Eisenkot's party calls a Channel 14 report about Lebanon withdrawal talks an "absolute lie."
- The report claimed Eisenkot negotiates with foreign entities on Israeli policy in Lebanon.
- Eisenkot's party demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from correspondent Shlomo Rizel.
- The party accused Channel 14 of being a propaganda tool for Netanyahu.
- They believe the report aims to sow fear and prevent a new government's formation.
A sharp confrontation has erupted between Gadi Eisenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff and leader of the "Yash!" party, and Channel 14, along with political correspondent Shlomo (Mendy) Rizel of Kol Chai Radio. The dispute centers on a report aired on Channel 14's "Israel HaBoker" program, which claimed Eisenkot is engaged in negotiations with foreign entities regarding Israeli policy in Lebanon and potential post-war scenarios, including alleged agreements for an Israeli withdrawal from the area.
Rizel stated on air that a "diplomatic source" informed him of Eisenkot's negotiations with foreign parties concerning an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and plans for the "day after." He further suggested these foreign entities might have assisted in Eisenkot's election campaign. Rizel affirmed the reliability of his diplomatic source when questioned by host Tal Meir.
The "Yash!" party issued a strong denial, calling the report an "absolute lie, devoid of any factual basis." The party demanded that Channel 14 immediately remove the false report and that Rizel issue a clear and unequivocal public apology for spreading falsehoods.
Eisenkot's party linked the report directly to the current political developments, criticizing Channel 14 for operating under "atomic pressure" as the possibility of replacing the current government approaches. They accused the channel, which they described as a "propaganda mouthpiece for Netanyahu," of disseminating baseless lies in a desperate attempt to instill fear, divide the public, and thwart the formation of a new government.
The party concluded by stating they would not let the matter rest, demanding an immediate retraction and a sincere apology from Rizel. They asserted that no "lie campaign" by Netanyahu or his associates would alter the public's decision.
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