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Politics · Full coverage

Gadi Eisenkot Accused of Rewriting History on 2018 Syria Retaliation

How 7 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, English, Russian) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By יעקב ברדוגו

First reported by Ynet · Sep 2, 2026

What happened

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot is accused of misrepresenting his role in the 2018 response to the downing of an Israeli aircraft in Syria. While Eisenkot claimed he ordered strikes that Netanyahu later stopped, a military source stated Netanyahu approved immediate strikes and Eisenkot recommended against further action.

  • 01Gadi Eisenkot accused of misrepresenting 2018 Syria retaliation decisions.
  • 02Eisenkot claimed Netanyahu halted his ordered strikes.
  • 03Military source says Netanyahu approved immediate strikes.
  • 04Source claims Eisenkot recommended against further retaliation.
  • 05Accusation suggests Eisenkot is rewriting history for political image.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuGadi EisenkotAvigdor Lieberman
OrganizationsIDF, General Staff
PlacesSyria, Israel

Full coverage · 7 outlets

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

Now 14Right · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Gadi Eisenkot Accused of Rewriting History on 2018 Syria Retaliation
The Times of IsraelCenter · EnglishSep 2, 2026
Eisenkot: Netanyahu Unreachable During 2018 Syria Strike Decision
CursorinfoUnrated · RussianSep 2, 2026
Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Details Syria Strike Decision Made Without Netanyahu
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot Recounts Solo Command Decision During 2018 Incident
VestyUnrated · RussianSep 2, 2026
Eisenkot Claims He Authorized Syria Strike Without Netanyahu's Approval
YnetnewsCenter · EnglishSep 2, 2026
Eisenkot Says He Authorized Syria Strike Without Netanyahu
YnetCenter · HebrewSep 2, 2026
Ex-IDF Chief Eisenkot: I Launched Syria Strikes Alone After Netanyahu Unreachable

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