MK Gottlieb Slams Former IDF Chief Eisenkot's Security Record
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb criticized former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, questioning his military leadership and security policies. Gottlieb claimed Eisenkot's tenure weakened Israel's defense and cited his "Smart and Small Army" plan and stance on Qatari funds for Gaza. She also doubted any future coalition between Eisenkot and Prime Minister Netanyahu, citing external influences on Eisenkot's party.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- MK Tali Gottlieb questioned Gadi Eisenkot's past performance as IDF Chief of Staff.
- Gottlieb cited Eisenkot's "Smart and Small Army" plan and Qatari funds for Gaza as detrimental.
- She believes external forces prevent Eisenkot from joining a Netanyahu-led government.
- Gottlieb served with Eisenkot on a classified Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
- The criticism comes amid coalition formation talks in Israel.
Member of Knesset Tali Gottlieb of the Otzma Yehudit party has sharply criticized Gadi Eisenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff and chairman of the Yash party, questioning his qualifications for the military's top job. Speaking on Eli Tsipori's radio program on Gal Israel, Gottlieb, who served with Eisenkot on a classified Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee for 18 months, stated she "couldn't believe this man was Chief of Staff."
Gottlieb asserted that Eisenkot's policies during his tenure as military chief harmed Israel's security readiness. She specifically cited his "Smart and Small Army" plan, which she claimed led to the abandonment of tanks, and his stance on allowing Qatari money into Gaza to support Hamas's administration. Gottlieb stated she possesses documentation of these claims.
Shifting to political matters, Gottlieb expressed skepticism about any potential coalition cooperation between Eisenkot and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She alleged that external forces behind Eisenkot's party are preventing him from joining a Likud-led government, describing these forces as "Kaplan Force on steroids" and implying they would never allow Eisenkot to serve under Netanyahu.
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