Opposition MK Gadi Eisenkot, speaking at Reichman University, pushed back against the notion that any single leader is saving Israel. "There is no one man saving Israel," he said. "What ensures the security and future of the State of Israel is the IDF, mutual responsibility, and the commitment to protect the country and risk lives to defend it." He was speaking as head of the Yashar! party, according to N12.
Opposition MK and former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot on Tuesday evening rejected the framing that a single individual is saving the country, stating at a Reichman University event that Israel's security ultimately rests on the IDF and collective responsibility. Speaking as head of the Yashar! party, Eisenkot did not name Prime Minister Netanyahu directly but his remarks appeared aimed at the government's ongoing claims of strong leadership amid a protracted security crisis. The comment, reported by N12, extends a series of recent political exchanges between Eisenkot and Netanyahu. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Eisenkot has called for a public debate, slammed the premier's recent statements as offering "zero real answers," and accused Netanyahu of breaking an 80-year security doctrine by seeking U.S. approval for operations. The location — Reichman University — is a frequent stage for political speeches.
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