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Eizenkot fires back: “I despise him, he is a criminal”

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Eizenkot fires back: “I despise him, he is a criminal”
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 10, 2026

What happened

MK Gadi Eizenkot responded to Likud's attack and mockery over his English in an interview with ynet. He accused Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich of being a criminal who harmed state security and criticized Netanyahu's record on October 7 and on Israel-US relations. Eizenkot said the attacks show fear and only make him more determined.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · HebrewJun 10, 2026
Eizenkot fires back: “I despise him, he is a criminal”
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 10, 2026
Eizenkot: I don’t remember Netanyahu ever commenting on my “present perfect”, it’s racist
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 10, 2026
Eizenkot: I Don’t Recall Netanyahu Ever Correcting My Perfect English, It’s Racist

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