Commentator Yaakov Bardugo, speaking on Channel 14, alleged that former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot dismantled the IDF, ignored the strategic tunnel threat, and is willing to accept a nuclear Iran. Bardugo also called former prime minister Naftali Bennett 'the biggest swindler in Israeli politics', accusing him of funneling funds to Hamas, appointing officials responsible for the October 7 attack, and prioritizing coalition interests over national security.
Right-wing commentator Yaakov Bardugo launched a blistering attack on former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot and former prime minister Naftali Bennett in remarks broadcast on Channel 14 Monday morning.
Bardugo alleged that Eisenkot, as chief of staff, dismantled the IDF based on a report by Maj. Gen. (res.) Yitzhak Brick, failed to recognize the strategic threat of attack tunnels, and is now prepared to accept a nuclear Iran. Bardugo also claimed Eisenkot seeks to form a coalition with Arab parties, including Mansour Abbas and associates of Yasser Arafat and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Regarding Bennett, Bardugo called him 'the biggest swindler in Israeli politics,' accusing him of funneling funds to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, sitting in a government that allowed tens of thousands of Gazans into Israel, and avoiding military operations because of his coalition partnership with Mansour Abbas. Bardugo further charged that Bennett and Benny Gantz appointed IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, whom he described as 'the major components signed on October 7.'
The Zioneer has previously reported on Bardugo's criticism of Eisenkot. These remain unverified allegations by a commentator.
- DevelopingBardugo: Eisenkot seeks to defeat Israel, not win for it
- DevelopingBennett-Eisenkot rift called 'destructive' to the Israeli opposition's prospects
- StrongEisenkot and Bennett accuse Netanyahu of inventing Iran nuclear threat
- DevelopingFormer IDF chief Eisenkot slams political leadership, demands answers on Iran and war goals
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