Israeli Minister Publicly Criticizes Netanyahu's Ruling Capability and Handling of Hamas War
Summary from the AllSides News Team
On Thursday, retired military chief and current minister without portfolio Lt. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza.
The Details: Eisenkot, in an interview with the Israeli program Udva, said those claiming an "absolute defeat" of Hamas in Northern Gaza were not "speaking the truth.” He also criticized Netanyahu for failing to protect Israel from Hamas’ October 7 terror attack, and called for elections “in the next few months.” Eisenkot, whose son was killed fighting in Gaza, said the rescue of remaining hostages should take priority “before killing the enemy.”
For Context: Eisenkot was sworn into Israel’s war cabinet in October 2023, but is a nonvoting member.
Internal Dissonance: The development reflects growing dissonance within Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to reject the idea of a two-state solution, an approach the United States continues to verbally support. The White House said President Biden and Netanyahu most recently discussed a two-state solution on Friday during their first call in nearly a month.
How The Media Covered It: NBC News (Lean Left bias) framed its story around Israeli hostages and the conditions they faced in Gaza. BBC News (Center bias) framed its coverage around the American role in reaching a two-state solution and Netanyahu’s shortcomings as ruler. Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) noted a recent Haaretz (Lean Left bias) op-ed in which former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak called for new elections to prevent Netanyahu from creating a “quagmire” in Gaza.
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