'Lies, poison and malice': Eisenkot-Likud conflict escalates

The conflict between Gadi Eisenkot and Likud has escalated: Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of concealing details of the Hamas deal and of capitulation, while Likud responded with personal attacks, calling his words 'shameful'. The Yashar party called for publishing the negotiation protocols.

The conflict between Gadi Eisenkot and the Likud party sharply escalated amid reports of progress toward the second phase of the agreement with Hamas. Eisenkot, head of the Yashar party, published a series of sharp statements on social media, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of concealing details of the agreement from the public. He said that Israelis learn about key understandings from foreign sources, and that there is a gap between Netanyahu's promises and reality. Eisenkot also criticized the essence of the agreement, claiming that the IDF would be forced to leave the Gaza Strip before the complete disarmament of Hamas, and that Netanyahu 'capitulated due to his political weakness'. He warned of the risk of Hamas retaining power and a repeat of the events of October 7. Likud responded immediately, resorting to personal attacks and reminding of Eisenkot's departure from the cabinet, calling his words 'simply shameful'. The Yashar party accused Likud of trying to divert attention and spreading 'lies, poison and malice', calling for the publication of full discussion protocols. Criticism also comes from Itamar Ben-Gvir, who opposed the agreement from right-wing positions. In Jerusalem, a 'political source' said that the 15-point plan does not provide for the complete removal of weapons, but only their storage under international control.