Minister Eli Cohen (Likud) attacked National Unity party chairman Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday, saying his candidate list represents "the deep state" and would not enact any reform of the judicial system. Cohen spoke in an interview with Channel 14.
Minister Eli Cohen (Likud) escalated his criticism of the National Unity party on Sunday, telling Channel 14 that Gadi Eisenkot's candidate list represents "the deep state party" and would block any reform of the judicial system. Cohen's remarks follow a broader campaign by right-wing figures against Eisenkot, a former IDF chief of staff who entered politics as part of the now-dissolved Blue and White alliance. As The Zioneer previously reported, former general Ofer Winter also attacked Eisenkot in leaked recordings this week, saying his leadership reflects the old 'concept' of Israeli security thinking. There is no indication that either attack reflects an official Likud campaign strategy.
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