Eli Albag Calls for New Leadership, Endorses Gadi Eizenkot to Replace Netanyahu

Eli Albag, father of Liri Albag who survived captivity, sharply criticized the Israeli political leadership in a Sunday interview on 103fm with Gideon Oku and Amichai Etali. He called for a change in government leadership, stating that it is time to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I feel like vomiting, I want us to have new leadership," Albag said, emphasizing the need for a leader the public can be proud of.

Albag endorsed Knesset member Gadi Eizenkot as the most suitable candidate to form the next government. He described Eizenkot as a worthy and clean individual who stood with the people during difficult times and whose sole focus is the Land of Israel. Comparing the country's management to a failing business, Albag said, "A CEO who destroyed the company cannot remain even one day, neither in business nor in politics."

He also blamed Netanyahu for the deepening societal divisions and the escalation of violent discourse within Israel, accusing the prime minister of not stopping the harmful rhetoric because it seemingly benefits him. Albag warned that the nation is on the brink of civil war due to this internal strife.

Regarding the October 7 massacre, Albag dismissed attempts to praise the government's actions after the outbreak of war, stating, "We can give him a medal, but many cemeteries will bear Netanyahu's name. When did 1,200 people get murdered in one day?" He expressed pessimism about the possibility of an independent investigation under Netanyahu's tenure, saying from day one there would be no inquiry unless Netanyahu steps down, sarcastically adding that if there were, they might as well investigate biblical figures.

Albag's remarks highlight growing public frustration with Netanyahu's leadership amid ongoing security and political challenges in Israel.