Sources within the military have harshly criticized Netanyahu for delaying the decision, claiming that the six weeks left in Gantz‘s term are insufficient for preparing his successor for the role. In a report published by Yedioth Ahronoth on Friday morning, senior officers said they sensed that Netanyahu was belittling Ya‘alon with his behavior. They suggested that this was causing dissatisfaction on the part of Eizenkot, considered Ya‘alon‘s candidate.