Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot reportedly told activist Mordechai David on the beach, 'Go serve in the army and come back to me,' according to reports.
The exchange between former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot and activist Mordechai David on a beach has been updated with additional details. According to the latest reports, Eisenkot described the encounter as another attempt at "blocking" by the activist, and reiterated that he does not cooperate with those who do not serve in the military. The report also notes that Eisenkot smiled during the exchange.
The story first emerged at 17:23 Jerusalem from Israel Hayom, reporting that Eisenkot told David to "go serve in the army and come back to me." The Zioneer published a series of updates within minutes: first the initial report, then a version with Eisenkot stating he only cooperates with those who served, and later a version with the directive "You will serve in the army and come back to me." The fourth version, also at 17:23, added Eisenkot's characterization of the exchange as "blocking." The Zioneer later published a full bulletin at 18:12 Jerusalem with the same account.
According to reports, the incident has sparked discussion on social media. The exact circumstances of the exchange remain unclear, including the location on the beach and the immediate context of the conversation. The reports are based on accounts from Israel Hayom and other sources, without independent verification.
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