The Zioneer published a scathing editorial Wednesday, accusing the Israeli left and media of orchestrating a 'fake storm' over allegations that Prime Minister Netanyahu exploited the memory of fallen IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot's son. The commentary links the controversy to other recent incidents and warns of a 'poison machine' that threatens national unity.
In a lengthy Hebrew-language commentary published early Wednesday, The Zioneer's editorial desk reacted to what it called a 'fake storm' surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The article accuses the Israeli left and mainstream media of manufacturing outrage over claims that Netanyahu 'played with' the memory of fallen IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot's son, who was killed in Gaza. The editor describes the campaign as 'a cesspool, the essence of evil and malice that parts of the Israeli left have descended into, especially the filth and poison media.' The piece ties this to other recent stories: a reservist reportedly beaten 'because of a dog,' shock over notes reading 'we will die and not enlist,' and attempts by 'democrats' to suppress free press. The commentary warns that the left is spreading baseless hatred and lies, and calls for defending the national home. The editorial is a direct response to an earlier controversy that has been circulating in Israeli media.
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