Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Eshel, former IAF commander and former Defense Ministry director general, told the Herzliya Conference at Reichman University on Wednesday that Israel's military situation since February 27 reflects operational success but strategic failure.
Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Eshel — a former Israel Air Force commander who also served as director general of the Ministry of Defense — delivered a pointed assessment at the Herzliya Conference on Wednesday. Comparing the situation to February 27, he said the military campaign has succeeded operationally but failed strategically. Eshel did not elaborate on what yardstick he used for strategic failure, but the remark carries weight given his dual background in operational command and senior defense administration. The assessment echoes a broader theme emerging at the conference: that battlefield achievements have not translated into the political or deterrence outcomes Israel sought. As The Zioneer reported Tuesday, another former IAF chief, Amikam Norkin, likewise told the conference that Israel has not inflicted enough damage on Iran to shape the negotiating framework and that another round of military action may be required. Eshel's comment is the second such senior-IAF-voice critique within 24 hours at the same forum.
- DevelopingFormer IAF chief: Israel hasn't hurt Iran enough to force the right negotiating outcome
- StrongEx-Mossad chief Steinitz: military achievements against Iran are significant despite emerging deal
- DevelopingChief of Staff Zamir: IDF has defeated the enemy on all fronts, at strategic crossroads
- ConfirmedChief of Staff Zamir: Iran's attempt to set equations will fail, strike was preparation for heavier blow
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