Prime Minister’s Son Liked Tweet Attacking Chief of Staff and Echoing Conspiracy Theories
This evening, Prime Minister Yair Netanyahu’s son, Yair, liked a tweet that harshly attacked Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and echoed conspiracy theories for an alleged military coup on October 7. The tweet also claimed that Halevi did not inform the Prime Minister about an intended attack on the morning of Simchat Torah, and accused the army commander and the defense minister of preventing the minister of internal security from entering a military base.
This is not the first time Yair Netanyahu has publicly criticized Chief of Staff Halevi. Last August, he shared a post by Likud activist Erez Tadmor, which also attacked Halevi, calling him “the most destructive and failed Chief of Staff in the history of the IDF and the State of Israel.”
The Prime Minister’s son’s actions have sparked controversy and raised concerns about the potential impact on the relationship between the government and the military. Likening the Chief of Staff to the most destructive and failed Chief of Staff in Israel’s history can be seen as disrespectful and damaging to the morale of the military and its leadership.
In response to the incident, Minister Eli Cohen stated, “Changing ministers during war is not a right thing.” Additionally, Ben Gvir called on the Labor Party to “immediately stop the entry of laborers into the labor camp.”
The Likud party has not yet publicly addressed Yair Netanyahu’s actions or commented on his behavior on social media.
This incident brings to light the potential influence and impact of public figures, especially those close to high-ranking government officials, on the public discourse and political landscape. It also underscores the importance of respectful and professional communication, especially in matters of national security and military leadership.
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