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General Warns Netanyahu: Gaza Operation Risks Hostages, Soldiers

9/29/2025

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Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir delivered a secret memo to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of risks.
The memo says the Gaza operation lacks a political endgame and endangers hostages and soldiers.
Zamir criticized the IDF's repeated actions without purpose and failure to find alternatives to Hamas.
Tensions between Zamir and leaders, including Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, have escalated.

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Story summary

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir delivered a secret memo to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning of risks.
The memo says the Gaza operation lacks a political endgame and endangers hostages and soldiers.
Zamir criticized the IDF's repeated actions without purpose and failure to find alternatives to Hamas.
Tensions between Zamir and leaders, including Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, have escalated.