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Journalist Claims Gadi Eisenkot More Left-Wing Than He Appears

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First reported by Now 14 · 21 hours ago

What happened

Journalist Raviv Drucker and Minister Amichai Chikli have both suggested that Gadi Eisenkot, a political figure, is more left-wing than he publicly portrays. Chikli also criticized former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, comparing him unfavorably to Eisenkot.

  • 01Gadi Eisenkot is described as more left-wing than he appears.
  • 02Minister Chikli called Eisenkot a "man of the left to the extreme."
  • 03Chikli questioned Eisenkot's judgment on foreign policy matters.
  • 04Chikli compared Eisenkot to former PM Bennett, whom he criticized.
  • 05The right-wing often accuses Eisenkot of intending to partner with Arab parties.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew37 minutes ago
Journalist Claims Gadi Eisenkot More Left-Wing Than He Appears
Now 14Right · Hebrew21 hours ago
Gadi Eisenkot Cautioned: Leftist Support May Prove Fleeting

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