Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot issued a sharp statement Tuesday morning, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of abandoning southern residents on October 7 and calling for his resignation. Eisenkot also condemned what he termed a 'crazy conspiracy of betrayal' spread by Sara Netanyahu, saying it aims to incite hatred and perpetuate Netanyahu's rule.
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, released a statement Tuesday morning directly calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign over the failures of October 7. Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of abandoning the citizens of southern Israel to their fate on that day and said that any leader who had served as prime minister during the infiltration, kidnapping, and murder should have taken responsibility long ago.
Eisenkot also addressed a statement reportedly made by Sara Netanyahu the previous evening, which he characterized as a 'crazy conspiracy of betrayal' with no factual basis, aimed at inciting hatred and perpetuating Netanyahu's rule. He did not provide the full text of Sara Netanyahu's remarks.
The statement comes as Eisenkot continues to campaign for the premiership, positioning himself as a security-first alternative to Netanyahu. As The Zioneer has reported, Eisenkot has previously called for a state commission of inquiry into October 7 and has criticized the government's handling of the war. He also expressed support for Maj. Gen. (res.) Yair Golan, whom he praised for his actions on October 7.
The full text of Eisenkot's statement was published by his party. Sara Netanyahu's reported comments have not been independently verified by The Zioneer.
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