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Gadi Eizenkot Prefers New Elections Over Compromising on Military Draft Law
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 28, 2026
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Gadi Eizenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff and Yisrael! party leader, emphasized strengthening northern Israel's security and opposed compromising on the military draft law, preferring new elections instead. He called for Hezbollah's disarmament and criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's divisive policies. Eizenkot also announced plans for an Israeli constitution within two years.
- 01Eizenkot stresses restoring military strength in northern Israel after October 7 events.
- 02He demands Hezbollah's disarmament and severing its ties with Iran.
- 03Prefers new elections over compromising on the military draft law.
- 04Plans to establish an Israeli constitution within two years.
- 05Criticizes Netanyahu's divisive actions despite calls for unity.
- 06Calls for transparency on hostage return negotiations involving Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.
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