Gadi Eisenkot Suggests Netanyahu Opposed First Openly Gay IDF General's Appointment
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By איתמר אייכנר
First reported by Walla · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
Gadi Eisenkot revealed that Prime Minister Netanyahu opposed the appointment of Sharon Afek, the IDF's first openly gay general, as Military Advocate General due to his sexual orientation. Despite initial resistance, Afek's appointment proceeded, and he now serves as Deputy Legal Advisor to the Government. Likud denied Eisenkot's claims, accusing him of political maneuvering.
- 01Gadi Eisenkot said Netanyahu opposed Sharon Afek's appointment due to his sexual orientation.
- 02Sharon Afek was the first openly gay general in the IDF and was nominated Military Advocate General.
- 03Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon initially raised concerns but later supported the appointment.
- 04Likud denied Netanyahu opposed Afek, citing merit-based appointments like Amir Ohana's.
- 05Afek currently serves as Deputy Legal Advisor to the Government and heads legal advisory at the Justice Ministry.
- 06Eisenkot made these remarks at a conference on equality laws hosted by the Saguy Center.
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