Memoir excerpt recounting 1986 political predictions and discussions about senior Israeli military appointments

Memoir excerpt recounting 1986 political predictions and discussions about senior Israeli military appointments The passage provides anecdotal recollections of political journalists' predictions and informal conversations among senior Israeli officials about career moves. It lacks concrete allegations, financial details, or actionable leads involving misconduct or illicit activity. While it mentions high‑profile figures (Rabin, Netanyahu, Shamir, Peres), the content is largely personal reflection without verifiable claims, limiting its investigative usefulness. Key insights: A 1986 newspaper article by journalist Hanan Kristal predicted future Israeli leaders, including Bibi Netanyahu and the author.; Ehud Barak (referred to as "Dan") discusses succession planning with Yitzhak Rabin and senior generals Arik and Ezer Weizman.; Generals Arik (likely Ariel Sharon) and Ezer Weizman are portrayed as advising the author to remain in the military to become future chief of staff.