Opposition leader and Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot on Monday sharply condemned remarks by Rabbi Landau, calling them "anti-Zionism personified." Eisenkot said it was shameful that the Netanyahu government sends soldiers into battle relying on such voices, and called on every Zionist party to announce tonight that it will not sit with a party holding that worldview.
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot (Yashar) released a forceful statement Monday evening condemning remarks attributed to Rabbi Landau, which he characterized as "anti-Zionism personified." Eisenkot, a former IDF chief of staff, argued that the Netanyahu government's reliance on such voices undermines the sacrifices of Israeli soldiers. He called on all Zionist parties to publicly disassociate from a party that endorses this worldview, adding, "I commit."
Eisenkot has been a prominent critic of the current government. The Zioneer has previously reported on his accusations of the government's "absolute negligence" in addressing army budgetary gaps and his calls for reallocating coalition funds to the IDF. His latest remarks signal deepening political friction over the government's ideological foundations amid ongoing security challenges.
2 developments
- DevelopingBennett calls Landau remarks antisemitic, says Netanyahu backs them; Eisenkot: 'anti-Zionism'
- DevelopingFormer minister Gadi Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's statement as offering no real answers
- StrongNetanyahu: Eisenkot would form weak government with Arab parties, establish Palestinian state
- DevelopingNetanyahu accuses Eisenkot of opposing Iran strike, abandoning government during war
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