Commentator Yaakov Bardugo said in a Channel 14 interview that war cabinet observer Gadi Eisenkot is the most extreme left-wing figure, supports a Palestinian state, and is willing to accept a nuclear Iran — calling him a full representative of the Israeli deep state and accusing him of dishonesty in presenting himself as a right-winger to steal right-wing votes.
Commentator and former political aide Yaakov Bardugo sharply criticized War Cabinet Observer Gadi Eisenkot in a Wednesday morning interview with Channel 14, accusing the former IDF chief of staff of being a far-left figure who does not belong in the right-wing camp. Bardugo claimed Eisenkot supports a Palestinian state, is willing to accept a nuclear Iran, and — as the architect of the Gideon multi-year plan — caused severe damage to the IDF. He called Eisenkot a full representative of the 'Israeli deep state,' alongside supporters of the Oslo Accords, the 2005 disengagement, and the withdrawal from Lebanon. Bardugo's remarks intensify the ongoing coalition-internal political debate over Eisenkot's political positioning, following similar criticism from Likud ministers Nir Barkat and Eli Cohen, and multiple commentators who argued right-wing voters cannot support him. The interview reflects deepening political polarization ahead of a possible leadership contest.
- DevelopingMinister Barkat calls Eisenkot a 'leftist who believes in a Palestinian state'
- DevelopingCommentator: Right-wing voters cannot support Eisenkot for PM, even for unity
- DevelopingBlogger claims Eisenkot supports Palestinian Authority figure Salam Fayyad
- DevelopingBennett at JNS conference: 'I am a right-winger, not an extreme irresponsible'
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