Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy
Jan 20, 2024
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 20: A key member of Israel's war cabinet has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not telling the truth about the country's military goals in Gaza.
Gadi Eisenkot - whose son was killed fighting in Gaza - said those advocating "absolute defeat" of Hamas were not "speaking the truth", after Netanyahu publicly rejected the US push for a future Palestinian state and insisted the offensive would continue "until complete victory".
The retired general also says Netanyahu shared "sharp and clear responsibility" for failing to protect his country on 7 October and urged fresh elections, saying there was "no trust" in Israel's current leadership.
Hamas killed around 1,300 people and took 240 hostages in their surprise attack on southern Israel.
Source: Fijian Broadcasting Corporation
