Opposition Party Scraps Campaign Against Gadi Eisenkot Amid Unity Deal

The Democratic Party recently considered launching a campaign against Gadi Eisenkot, citing concerns about potential defections within his party. However, the plan was ultimately shelved, according to i24. This decision followed a meeting of opposition leaders, including Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, Yair Golan, Yair Lapid, and Naftali Bennett, who signed a principles document aimed at preserving bloc unity.

As part of their agreement, the leaders committed to refraining from attacking fellow bloc parties and their designated leader. They also agreed to establish joint working teams focused on increasing voter turnout, outlining principles for the next government, and combating fake news. The document also stipulated that a "change bloc" government would advance a state inquiry commission, limit prime ministerial terms, ensure equal burden-sharing, and enact a constitution.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Party has decided to redirect its resources and efforts toward the Arab community. The party plans to invest significantly in a campaign targeting this sector, appointing dedicated personnel and engaging with Arab influencers. Their objective is to diminish the influence of the Joint List and Ra'am, aiming to secure at least one mandate from each of these political entities.

This strategic shift comes after the "Yashar!" party signed a surplus agreement with the Democratic Party. This pact aims to minimize the risk of lost votes during mandate distribution, a lesson learned from previous elections. Surplus agreements allow two parties to be considered jointly for the distribution of leftover mandates under the Bader-Ofer method.