Katz comes out against Eisenkot's attempted incitement: "An undemocratic statement"

Defense Minister Israel Katz harshly attacked Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot following his speech after the publication of election exit polls. Katz accused Eisenkot of calling on senior security establishment officials to disobey the directives of the political echelon, and described the remarks as "undemocratic and disconnected."

Defense Minister Israel Katz launched a sharp attack against Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, following his speech after the publication of election exit polls. Katz accused Eisenkot of calling on senior security establishment officials to disobey the directives of the political echelon, and described the remarks as "an undemocratic and disconnected statement." On his X account, Katz wrote that Eisenkot's speech was "embarrassing," and that his appeal to senior IDF officials not to follow the directives of the Prime Minister and Defense Minister is part of a "false campaign" regarding alleged conflicts between the military and political echelons. Katz emphasized the unity and cooperation between the echelons. In his speech, Eisenkot called on security establishment heads to stand firm against attempts to challenge them, and promised them backing. He also warned Netanyahu against using Israel's security for political purposes.