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Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot criticizes Netanyahu's strategic direction

Nov 11, 2026 05:07 PM CT Jerusalem, Israel israeli-politics,opposition,netanyahu,conflict-strategy

Summary

An opinion piece in Haaretz argues that Israeli opposition leader Benny Eisenkot has the capacity to halt Prime Minister Netanyahu's 'destructive course.' The article suggests that internal political shifts and leadership changes in Israel are critical factors in determining the nation's future trajectory in the ongoing regional conflict.

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Opinion | Eisenkot can stop Netanyahu's destructive course, but Israel's problems run deep    Haaretz

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Opposition figures are publicly challenging the current government's strategic approach to the conflict.

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