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Channel 14 Accuses IDF Chief of Staff of Political Maneuvering Against Government
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By עמית אטיאס
First reported by Mako · Aug 9, 2026
What happened
Channel 14 commentator Yaakov Bardugo accused IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of political actions aimed at toppling the Israeli government, comparing his conduct to the critical period around the October 7 attacks and alleging tensions over military operations in Lebanon.
- 01Channel 14's Yaakov Bardugo accuses IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir of political activity against the government.
- 02Bardugo claims Zamir is a "central rival" to the current Israeli administration.
- 03He hinted without proof that Zamir "fears something," possibly investigations.
- 04Bardugo compared Zamir's recent actions to the critical days around October 7, 2023.
- 05He alleged military briefings aimed to shift blame onto political leaders amid Lebanon tensions.
- 06This follows previous calls by Bardugo for Zamir's resignation in May 2026.
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