Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Slams Netanyahu Over Trump, Iran Strategy
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Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar Party and former IDF Chief of Staff, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for using the Iranian threat to distract from domestic issues and for seeking Donald Trump's endorsement in his election campaign. Eisenkot expressed shame over Netanyahu's actions, calling them humiliating and a sign of political weakness. He also voiced distrust in Netanyahu's national security leadership, particularly regarding Iran, and stated his preference for relying on the IDF's professional assessments.
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- Gadi Eisenkot criticized PM Netanyahu for using the Iranian threat to distract from domestic issues.
- Eisenkot expressed shame over Netanyahu's alleged attempts to gain Donald Trump's election endorsement.
- The former IDF Chief of Staff voiced distrust in Netanyahu's national security leadership.
- Eisenkot suggested Netanyahu's rhetoric on Iran aims to shift election campaign focus.
- He emphasized the need for democratic procedures to proceed without security-related political pressure.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar Party and former IDF Chief of Staff, has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing shame over his actions. Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of leveraging the Iranian threat to distract voters from domestic issues and of seeking public support from U.S. President Donald Trump for his election campaign. Eisenkot stated that Netanyahu's attempts to secure Trump's endorsement, particularly through campaign advertisements, demonstrate political weakness and are humiliating for Israel. He believes this behavior signals panic within Netanyahu's circle and a desperate bid for external validation before the election.
While acknowledging Trump's contributions to Israeli security, Eisenkot deemed his involvement in Israeli domestic politics unacceptable, asserting that only Israeli voters should decide the next government. The former military chief also voiced significant distrust in Netanyahu's handling of national security matters, especially concerning Iran. He highlighted potential rifts between the political and military leadership as a serious concern for citizens, emphasizing the need for coordinated action based on intelligence during imminent threats.
Eisenkot specifically criticized Netanyahu's visualization of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv, calling it a sign of lost composure and questioning the prime minister's motives. He suggested that the heightened rhetoric around Iran might be an attempt to shift the campaign's focus away from corruption allegations and other domestic problems. Eisenkot affirmed the reality of the Iranian nuclear threat but argued that it has been a long-standing issue, not a sudden crisis, and that Netanyahu's claims of neutralizing Iran's nuclear potential have not been fully realized.
Eisenkot stated he places greater trust in the current military leadership, specifically Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and the IDF's professional structures, for threat assessments. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of democratic procedures, even amidst external threats, and condemned the use of security issues for political pressure during the upcoming vote.
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