Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu to Debate; Likud Responds Sarcastically
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
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- Gadi Eisenkot invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a live televised debate.
- The Likud party responded sarcastically to the debate invitation.
- Likud suggested the invitation showed panic and awareness of poor poll numbers.
- Reports indicate internal criticism within Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu party.
- The invitation follows reports of internal party disputes over campaign management.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has formally invited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a televised debate, to be broadcast live across all Israeli media channels. Eisenkot's invitation stipulated that the debate would be balanced, fair, and respectful, in line with democratic traditions.
The Likud party responded with sarcasm, questioning whether Eisenkot would participate alone or with other political figures, including Mansour Abbas, Tibi, and Yair Golan. Jonathan Urich from the Likud commented that calling for a debate three weeks before elections indicates "panic" and suggests Eisenkot sees unfavorable poll results. He added, "It's either right-wing or Palestinian."
This invitation comes after reports by writer Avraham Chason indicated internal dissent within Eisenkot's party. According to these reports, members of Yisrael Beiteinu have criticized the party's campaign manager, accusing him of excluding them and managing the campaign unilaterally.
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