Discord Between the Military and Political Leadership of Israel: Chief of the General Staff Challenged Netanyahu's Plan

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Tensions between Israel's military and political elite have escalated sharply over the past week, with the chief of staff clashing directly with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a recent meeting over a plan to expand the war in Gaza, two Israeli officials told CNN.

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Lila Shoval: The political echelon is preparing grounds for accusing the army, especially Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, if the campaign to occupy Gaza City does not end Hamas rule and does not lead to the release of the kidnapped soldiers. On the other hand, if the campaign succeeds, it will boast about its achievements. This is what senior figures in the army say, who are deeply frustrated by the behavior of the political echelon, which chooses no…