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Eiland Warns Netanyahu’s Silence Erodes Israel’s Diplomatic Trust

9/6/2026

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Maj.-Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland warned that Israel’s diplomatic trust is waning.
He said officials’ statements and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s silence shape international perceptions of Israeli policy.
Eiland called Israel’s confrontational, condescending approach “stupid, childish and dangerous,” warning it pushes allies away.
He urged Israel to stay firm on Gaza security while curbing extremist settler violence in the West Bank.

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Maj.-Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland warned that Israel’s diplomatic trust is waning.
He said officials’ statements and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s silence shape international perceptions of Israeli policy.
Eiland called Israel’s confrontational, condescending approach “stupid, childish and dangerous,” warning it pushes allies away.
He urged Israel to stay firm on Gaza security while curbing extremist settler violence in the West Bank.