Eisenkot to Netanyahu: 'Don't you dare use Israel's security for your political needs! As Israel faces embarrassing elections, opposition leader and former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot issued a scathing public warning to Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of trying to drag the country into war to save his political career. Eisenkot also addressed the security establishment, warning them against Netanyahu's hawkish policy of maintaining power through killing and bombing. "Netanyahu is a prime minister in transition, without a mandate and without confidence. Remember that you serve the state and the interests of the citizens of Israel only. Stand strong and firm in the face of any attempt to challenge you. You have my clear backing. " substack | chat.