Smotrich Slams Joint List's 'Terror State' Plan for Eisenkot Government
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attacked the Joint List's chairman, Yosef Jabareen, for revealing a plan to establish a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders. Smotrich stated this plan would create a "terror state" if it supported a potential government led by Gadi Eisenkot. Jabareen had previously offered to provide a security umbrella for such a government. Smotrich urged voters to support his Religious Zionism party.
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- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused the Joint List of planning a "terror state" within Israel.
- Joint List Chairman Yosef Jabareen stated his plan includes establishing a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders.
- Jabareen had previously offered a security umbrella for a potential government led by Gadi Eisenkot.
- Smotrich criticized Avigdor Lieberman and warned against a left-wing government.
- Smotrich promoted his Religious Zionism party's election platform.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich fiercely criticized the possibility of a government led by Gadi Eisenkot relying on the support of the Joint List, following statements by the list's chairman, Prof. Yosef Jabareen. Jabareen stated that his political plan includes establishing a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders. He told Radio 103FM that "our political plan is the establishment of a Palestinian state within the 67 borders. Whoever wants to replace Netanyahu's government of wars and bloodshed must offer a political horizon."
Jabareen's remarks came just two days after he announced his willingness to provide a security umbrella for an Eisenkot-led government. Smotrich reacted sharply, calling Jabareen's plan "dangerous" and aimed at establishing a "terror state in the heart of the State of Israel." Smotrich also attacked Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman, suggesting Lieberman would ask Eisenkot to remain silent and Eisenkot would issue denials, but the reality of an Israeli government formed with such support could not be hidden.
Smotrich concluded by promoting his party's election message, urging voters to "choose Religious Zionism" to ensure a secure future.