A new political analysis sharply criticizes former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, alleging that his policies of restraint, internal division, and the 'small and smart army' strategy led to the October 7, 2023, massacre. The piece cites his own statements and decisions, branding him as the 'worst chief of staff' and a symbol of the failed conception.
A new analysis circulating online lays out a comprehensive indictment of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, accusing him of being the 'worst chief of staff' in Israel's history. The piece, which appears to be a social media post, lists a series of grievances: creating a rift between the military and the public, pursuing what it calls a 'restraint' policy during the 2015–2016 stabbing intifada, refusing to use force against kite and balloon attacks from Gaza, supporting the 'small and smart army' concept that cut thousands of career soldiers, and advocating a two-state solution. The analysis claims these policies culminated in the October 7, 2023, massacre. Eisenkot is also criticized for his association with the 'Brothers in Arms' protest movement and for appointing Yair Golan as his deputy, whom the analysis describes as a controversial figure. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar criticism of Eisenkot's legacy, including a bulletin that accused him of being the 'father of the conception' that led to the October 7 attack. The analysis comes as Eisenkot campaigns for Prime Minister, raising the stakes in the ongoing debate over his record.
- StrongAnalysis: Gadi Eisenkot accused of being 'father of the conception' that led to October 7
- DevelopingGadi Eisenkot responds to Netanyahu criticism, calls it racist and humiliating
- DevelopingAnonymous post criticizes former IDF chief Eisenkot: 'Wrong turn at every intersection'
- DevelopingEx-IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot calls for state commission of inquiry into Oct 7
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