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Netanyahu Criticizes Predecessors Over Lebanon Maritime Deal and Wartime Conduct

Jul 05, 2026 10:54 PM CT Jerusalem, Israel israel,netanyahu,lebanon,maritime-border,internal-politics,hezbollah

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticized former leaders Benny Gantz and Gabi Ashkenazi regarding wartime decision-making and the maritime border agreement with Lebanon. This internal political friction highlights divisions within the Israeli government concerning the strategic approach to the northern front and diplomatic settlements with Hezbollah's host nation, potentially complicating unified policy execution.

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He later criticized the maritime border agreement with Lebanon, which was signed under the government of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized former officials Gantz and Eisenkot over the Lebanon maritime deal and wartime decisions.

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