Likud Minister Suggests Rotation Deal With Eisenkot
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Culture Minister Miki Zohar proposed that Likud consider a rotation agreement if Gadi Eisenkot's party wins more Knesset seats. Zohar stated his personal recommendation would be a rotation, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu serving first. He believes Netanyahu is uniquely suited to handle Middle Eastern affairs. The comments came amid discussions of political boycotts and potential scenarios for government formation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud Minister Miki Zohar suggested a rotation deal if Gadi Eisenkot's party gains more seats.
- Zohar stated his personal recommendation would be a rotation, with Netanyahu serving first.
- He believes Prime Minister Netanyahu is uniquely capable of completing Middle East missions.
- The comments were made during an interview on Channel Knesset.
- The discussion touched on political boycotts and government formation scenarios.
Minister of Culture Miki Zohar has suggested that the Likud party might consider a rotation agreement if Gadi Eisenkot's party secures more Knesset seats and a stronger bloc.
During an interview with Channel Knesset, Zohar responded to a hypothetical scenario where Eisenkot's party gains a mandate advantage, asking if Likud would serve under him. Zohar stated that while the final decision rests with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his personal recommendation would be a rotation. "In the situation you describe, I would suggest a rotation," Zohar said, adding that if Eisenkot's party is larger both in mandates and bloc strength, he would propose such an arrangement.
When pressed on who would serve first in a rotation, Zohar indicated Netanyahu, explaining that he believes the Prime Minister is uniquely capable of completing "missions in the Middle East." Zohar clarified that he would propose a rotation in the presented scenario, but Netanyahu would serve as prime minister first.
The interview also touched upon the possibility of Netanyahu acting towards Eisenkot as he has in the past towards Benny Gantz, in the context of political boycotts. Zohar reiterated his stance on proposing a rotation but emphasized Netanyahu's initial term.
