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Eisenkot tells Netanyahu not to exploit security for politics
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Israeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday against weaponizing the country's security for political advantage, Middle East Eye reported. The warning came as exit polls indicated a deadlocked race between their competing political blocs.
Eisenkot's rebuke signals deepening tensions within Israel's political establishment over how security matters are framed during the electoral campaign. The comment suggests concerns among opposition figures that Netanyahu may be leveraging security concerns to bolster his political standing ahead of the vote.
