An Israeli general said aliens are real but avoiding humanity. That checks out. If aliens are out there, I would absolutely recommend they avoid the Earth and all its issues for now. Maybe we'll be able to join the aliens of the "galactic federation" someday...Anjali Nair / MSNBC; Getty Images Dec. 11, 2020, 10:37 AM UTC A retired Israeli general made headlines by sharing with the world what he said has been a closely guarded secret. According to 87-year-old professor Haim Eshed, there really is life among the stars — and it thinks most of humanity isn't ready to meet it yet. And, quite frankly, I can't say that I blame it, whatever "it" is, for being skeptical of us right now.