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Channel 12 Journalist Defends Gadi Eizenkot Amid Controversy Over Haredi Draft Comments

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First reported by Srugim · 18 hours ago

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Channel 12 journalist Sivan Cohen defended former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot against criticism over his comments on Haredi military conscription, calling attacks on him a mistake and praising his realistic approach. The debate follows statements by former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen about draft exemptions for Haredim. A religious Zionist leader also endorsed Eizenkot as a future prime minister.

  • 01Channel 12 journalist Sivan Cohen defends Gadi Eizenkot amid Haredi draft controversy.
  • 02Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen outlined draft exemption plans for Haredim.
  • 03Cohen says Eizenkot is realistic and honest about conscription challenges.
  • 04She urges political leaders to avoid empty slogans in this critical election.
  • 05A religious Zionist leader publicly supports Eizenkot as future prime minister.

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

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Channel 12 Journalist Defends Gadi Eizenkot Amid Controversy Over Haredi Draft Comments
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot and Yuli Edelstein Accused of Undermining Haredi Soldier Recruitment
SrugimRight · Hebrew18 hours ago
Yaakov Bardugo Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot Over Haredi Military Draft Debate

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