Gadi Eisenkot Rules Out Power-Sharing Deals Post-Election
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot announced he will not join a post-election government based on a prime ministerial rotation, citing a need for stable leadership and rejecting political "schemes."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot rejects any post-election government with a rotating prime minister.
- He believes a prime minister needs a full four-year term to govern effectively.
- Eisenkot opposes past political "schemes" and "tricks" of rotation agreements.
- He also stated Prime Minister Netanyahu is unfit to lead.
- His stance sets a clear condition for future coalition talks.
Gadi Eisenkot declared on Thursday his refusal to participate in any government formed after the October legislative elections that includes a rotation of the prime minister position. This power-sharing arrangement involves two leaders succeeding each other as head of government within a single term. "Rotation is not on the table," stated the former IDF chief of staff on Kan Reshet Bet radio, adding, "I am opposed to this entire invention of an alternating prime minister."
Eisenkot believes the prime minister should be elected for a full four-year term to implement their agenda, enact reforms, and advance domestic and regional initiatives. He aims to end the temporary political arrangements that have characterized recent Israeli coalitions.
The leader of the Yashar party also rejected "all the schemes and all the tricks" associated with rotation agreements in recent years, asserting his opposition is a matter of principle. When asked about Benjamin Netanyahu, Eisenkot deemed the prime minister "unfit to lead," along with other cabinet members serving during the October 7th attacks. He clarified, however, that this assessment is separate from his opposition to a rotating government.
These statements establish a clear red line ahead of the elections and could influence future coalition negotiations.
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