MK Gadi Eisenkot criticized opposition leader Yair Golan, saying he can think of more experienced party leaders for the position of defense minister, according to journalist Amit Segal (N12).
MK Gadi Eisenkot (Yashar) escalated his public criticism of opposition leader Yair Golan (Democrats) on Wednesday, stating that he can think of more experienced partners and party leaders for the position of defense minister. The remark, reported by journalist Amit Segal (N12), comes amid ongoing tensions within the opposition bloc over leadership and ministerial appointments.
Eisenkot, a former IDF chief of staff and the opposition's leading candidate for prime minister in recent polls, has previously clashed with Golan over security policy and coalition strategy. The exchange follows a period of internal positioning as the bloc prepares for potential elections. As The Zioneer reported last week, commentators have noted that attacks on Golan by Eisenkot and other opposition figures may be driven by internal polling showing Golan drawing right-wing voters from the bloc.
The statement also echoes earlier friction over the defense portfolio: in late July, a commentator argued that Eisenkot appointing Golan as national security minister would be '1:0 to terrorists,' reflecting deep ideological divides within the opposition on security and territorial policy.
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