Nuclear kill zones: How Eisenkot would contain Iran if he manages to beat Netanyahu – exclusive

Gadi Eisenkot, a leading candidate for prime minister, proposes several distinct security and diplomatic strategies if he defeats Benjamin Netanyahu. Regarding Iran, Eisenkot advocates for the US to establish a "kill zone" around Iran's 60% enriched uranium sites, publicly committing to strike any movement of nuclear material. He also suggests expanding covert Mossad operations to target Iran's ballistic missile program, not just its nuclear efforts.

• For Syria, Eisenkot believes President Sharaa remains a jihadist and, while maintaining a buffer zone, views it as leverage for a deal that moves Syrian military forces further from Israel while preserving Israeli freedom of action to strike threats. He also seeks to involve the US in a larger, more effective UNDOF peacekeeping force and protect Syrian Druze.
• In Gaza, Eisenkot criticizes Netanyahu for keeping Hamas in power and is more open to working with other political entities, including the Palestinian Authority, to replace Hamas. He supports partial disarmament leading to partial rebuilding, aiming to improve Israel's diplomatic standing.