Economy Minister Nir Barkat (Likud) said in a Channel 14 interview that war cabinet observer Gadi Eisenkot is a leftist who supports a Palestinian state. The remark escalates Coalition-internal political tensions.
Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat (Likud) told Channel 14 on Monday evening that war cabinet observer Gadi Eisenkot is "a leftist who believes in a Palestinian state." The remark, reported by a single source, represents a sharp public attack by a senior coalition figure on a former IDF chief of staff and current member of the National Unity party. Barkat did not cite a specific policy dispute. The comment adds to tensions within Israel's governing coalition, where Eisenkot serves as an observer and has reportedly advocated for diplomatic tracks alongside military operations. No further details on Eisenkot's response or the context of the interview were provided.
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