After October 7, as Israelis' confidence and trust in their leaders and national institutions plummeted to an unprecedented low, Israel acquired the much-needed national comforter Hagari.
Defrin beat out Col. Beni Aharon, who had been a key tank brigade commander during the Gaza war, for the post.
Hagari had publicly clashed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the coalition • Col. Beni Aharon tipped to take over
“There is no place for the penthouse.” Finally, he said he would send the Palestinians to Mars. “It will be Ha-Mars,” he said.
“We remain steadfast in our determination to bring home Arbel Yehud, as well as Shiri Bibas and her two young children, Kfir and Ariel, whose wellbeing is of utmost concern.”
Let’s be clear: While Israel’s enemies remain united in their goal to destroy us, our leaders seem intent on undermining each other.
Hagari said that his statements "overstepped" his authority and that he was rightfully reprimanded for them
Hagari: No advance on Damascus, only buffer zone until Syria becomes more stable.
Hagari called the Feldstein bill "very dangerous to the IDF" and later apologized for the statements.
"It is unacceptable for a media outlet in the State of Israel to allow a platform for inciting content against the IDF during wartime," Hagari wrote.
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