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Former IDF Commander Criticizes Gaza War Management and Smotrich's Role in Hostage Deals

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 3 hours ago

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Retired IDF Major General Nitzan Alon criticized Israel's Gaza war management, saying it could have ended a year earlier and disputed Finance Minister Smotrich's claims about hostage deals. Alon also warned about dangerous security developments in Judea and Samaria. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed Israel had no plan against Iran's nuclear threat when he took office.

01Nitzan Alon says Gaza war could have ended at least a year earlier due to unresolved issues.
02Alon criticizes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for claiming credit over hostage returns.
03Alon calls Netanyahu's 'absolute victory' concept a falsehood that hindered early deals.
04Alon warns of dangerous security risks from militias in Judea and Samaria linked to government ministers.
05Naftali Bennett reveals Israel lacked a plan against Iran's nuclear threat upon becoming prime minister.
06Bennett criticizes Netanyahu's government for failing to prepare for Iran's nuclear advancements from 2018 to 2021.

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