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According to "The Times of Israel," a former chief of the Israeli Defense Forces, Eisenkot, criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for not being reachable for two hours after Syria shot down an F-16 fighter jet in 2018.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this debate highlights tensions within Israeli military and security circles regarding the political leadership's accountability. The continuous criticism of Netanyahu reflects former military leaders' concerns about the government's ability to handle security crises effectively. In a broader context, this issue illustrates the ongoing challenges Israel faces in managing relations with Syria and securing its northern borders amid rising threats.
Original English source excerpt (reference for the News section's wording only):
Netanyahu's main election rival, a former IDF chief of staff, says premier 'can blame himself' for 'environment' that did not pass on Gaza intel on morning of Hamas onslaught
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