Efi Eitam: "To complete the mission, we need Netanyahu and Smotrich in the cabinet"
In a special podcast with Bezalel Smotrich, retired Brig. Gen. and former minister Efi Eitam praised the strategic partnership between the prime minister and the finance minister in leading the multi-front campaign since the outbreak…
Assessment
A former minister and retired general is publicly endorsing the continued partnership between the prime minister and finance minister as essential for completing the war effort. The praise frames their collaboration as restoring Israel's existential security posture across multiple fronts. This is a political signal aimed at strengthening their standing ahead of any potential cabinet reshuffles or coalition tensions. Watch whether other security figures offer similar endorsements or distance themselves.