Opposition MK Gadi Eizenkot said Friday that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich's governing approach effectively leaves Hamas in control of the Gaza Strip, according to reports. The statement escalates the former chief of staff's criticism of the government's Gaza strategy.
Opposition MK and former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot issued a sharp critique of the government's Gaza policy on Friday, asserting that the Netanyahu-Smotrich approach effectively leaves Hamas in power in the Strip. The statement, reported by The Zioneer, represents an escalation in Eizenkot's public criticism of the government's conduct of the war.
Earlier Friday, Eizenkot stated that there is a 'supreme need' to end the fighting in Gaza from a position of strength, as The Zioneer reported. The new remarks add a direct political accusation, framing the government's concept as one that perpetuates Hamas rule.
Eizenkot, a member of the opposition, has repeatedly called for a more decisive strategy against Hamas, including demands to topple the terror group's regime in Gaza and a tougher stance on the northern front, as previously reported by The Zioneer.
3 developments
- DevelopingSmotrich: Surrendering to Eisenkot would have left Hamas on the fence of communities
- DevelopingSmotrich hails security achievements, says IDF controls 70% of Gaza and holds Lebanon buffer zone
- DevelopingEisenkot: We haven't finished the Gaza mission, must topple Hamas regime
- DevelopingNetanyahu: Gaza no longer a military threat to Israelis, but Hamas must still be removed as ruling power
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