Yaakov Bardugo Criticizes Israeli Military Briefings, Expresses Distrust

Israeli security analyst Yaakov Bardugo sharply criticized the Israeli Defense Forces and their public briefings during his radio program on Galei Yisrael. Addressing recent weekend events and security reports, Bardugo accused the military of spreading panic unnecessarily, citing an incident where the General Staff suggested an imminent attack while negotiations with Iran were ongoing through Qatar. He also referenced a Friday military briefing about the "settlement campaign" and its resource costs, expressing deep skepticism about the accuracy and intent of such reports. Bardugo stated, "I no longer believe the briefings coming from Israel's corridors. The stench they emit reminds me of the October 7 conspiracy. In my view, the army has returned to the same place." His comments reflect a profound loss of trust in the military's communication with the public.