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Gadi Eizenkot Criticizes Netanyahu Over Controversial Draft Law and Reveals Unusual Security Request
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First reported by N12 · 4 hours ago
What happened
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for politicizing the military draft law and revealed a personal security request Netanyahu made concerning his son during his tenure. Eizenkot proposed a universal conscription law and denied political dealings with Haredi parties, while also condemning Netanyahu's campaign reliance on Arab parties.
- 01Eizenkot accuses Netanyahu of prioritizing politics over security in passing the draft law.
- 02He proposes universal conscription including Haredi and Arab populations, abolishing exemptions.
- 03Eizenkot denies political negotiations with Haredi parties, accusing them of manipulating Netanyahu.
- 04He criticizes Netanyahu's campaign reliance on Arab parties and past territorial concessions.
- 05Eizenkot reveals Netanyahu requested a special security measure for his son, which he opposed.
- 06He calls Netanyahu's leadership unfit due to irresponsible security decisions before elections.
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