Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, speaking on 103fm radio, revealed that a proposal for a broad attack on Iran was raised in April 2024, that he supported it, and that Prime Minister Netanyahu hesitated. Eisenkot challenged Netanyahu to release the full cabinet protocols, accusing him of lying about the decision-making process.
In a radio interview on Monday, former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot claimed that in April 2024, a proposal for a wide-ranging Israeli strike on Iran was put forward, and that he supported it. According to Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hesitated and ultimately chose a more limited response. Eisenkot challenged Netanyahu to release the full cabinet protocols to prove the truth, accusing him of repeating lies. Eisenkot has previously called for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attacks and challenged Netanyahu to a public debate.
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