Gadi Eisenkot, a war cabinet observer, has criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for promoting unrealistic slogans about achieving ‘total victory’ against Hamas. Eisenkot believes that the ongoing intensive stage of the war should come to an end within weeks and that the hostages being held must be returned. He emphasizes the need for a change in leadership, stating that Israel needs elections this year and that the current government must be replaced.
Eisenkot’s strong stance on these issues has sparked controversy and debate within Israeli politics. His call for new elections and a change in government highlights the growing dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of the conflict with Hamas. Whether his words will lead to concrete action remains to be seen, but they have certainly added to the ongoing discourse surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.