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Former IDF Chief Urges Strong Action Against Hezbollah

3/10/2026

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Gadi Eisenkot, former IDF chief of staff, visited Israel’s northern border to assess leadership aims.
He calls for finishing military objectives against Hezbollah, citing earlier unfulfilled goals in Gaza and Lebanon.
Despite residents returning to Metula, renewed Hezbollah attacks threaten recovery efforts.
Eisenkot advocates maximum force and urges the government to address draft dodging.
He says the conflict offers a historic opportunity to dismantle Hezbollah and change the threat landscape.

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Gadi Eisenkot, former IDF chief of staff, visited Israel’s northern border to assess leadership aims.
He calls for finishing military objectives against Hezbollah, citing earlier unfulfilled goals in Gaza and Lebanon.
Despite residents returning to Metula, renewed Hezbollah attacks threaten recovery efforts.
Eisenkot advocates maximum force and urges the government to address draft dodging.
He says the conflict offers a historic opportunity to dismantle Hezbollah and change the threat landscape.