Former Israeli PM warns of army strain and leadership failures

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has delivered sharp criticism of the government’s handling of the ongoing war, describing it as based on a “grand illusion” and warning that Hezbollah cannot be eliminated militarily. In remarks reported by Israeli Channel 13, Barak said the management of the war from the outset was fundamentally flawed, adding that expectations of a decisive military outcome were unrealistic. He pointed to warnings presented by Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, who reportedly outlined “ten red lines” to the cabinet indicating risks that could lead to the army’s collapse from within. Barak criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to respond adequately to these concerns. Barak also accused the government of misplaced priorities, saying cabinet […]