Ex-Israeli PM Ehud Barak Blasts Netanyahu for War Mismanagement as Israeli Military Faces Increasing Losses
Ehud Barak Accuses Netanyahu of Bringing Israel to the Brink of Disaster, Amid Growing Military Losses and Warnings of War Expansion.
Watan-In light of the mounting losses suffered by the Israeli army and leaked reports about the potential expansion of the war on Gaza, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared war on Israel. Barak accused Netanyahu of mishandling Israel’s national security, damaging its international image, and undermining the country’s future.
During an interview on Israeli public radio, Barak again pointed the finger at Netanyahu, accusing him of “mixing up the cards” and attempting to avoid an official inquiry that should take place once the war ends. He warned that Israel is on the edge of disaster, with its democracy and international standing at risk, and that Netanyahu is responsible for the ongoing crisis.
Barak criticized Netanyahu for attempting to project an image that he and former U.S. President Donald Trump were in complete coordination, while in reality, Trump has long abandoned his plan for a Gaza “Riviera” and is now focusing on other issues. Barak further endorsed the call for civil disobedience by former Shin Bet head Ami Ayalon, who urged Israelis to protest the ongoing war and the failure of the government’s handling of it.
Israel Faces Growing Military Losses and Internal Discontent Amid Ongoing Gaza War
As casualties mount within Israel’s military — with the deaths of four soldiers in one week — many analysts in Israel have warned that this is only the beginning and that Israel is becoming increasingly mired in the Gaza conflict. Some experts, like Amos Har’el from Haaretz, argue that Israel now realizes that continuing military pressure requires significant resources and time, and the return of kidnapped Israelis is no longer guaranteed.
As the war drags on, Israel faces growing internal discontent, with calls for an end to the fighting and a return to diplomacy. However, Netanyahu and his government continue to push forward with their military objectives, even as reports of a failed strategy and mounting losses pile up. In parallel, Hamas shows readiness for a potential prisoner exchange deal, though Israel remains resistant to such negotiations, raising questions about the future of the war and Israel’s role on the global stage.
