Eisenkot Responds to Lieberman's Attacks, Promises Change
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Gadi Eisenkot responded to accusations from Avigdor Lieberman that he plans to form a government with Benjamin Netanyahu after the elections. Eisenkot stated his focus is on replacing the government and urged partners to concentrate on victory, without directly denying the negotiation claims. He called on voters seeking change to ignore "spins" and focus on achieving a decisive win, aiming to bring over 61 mandates for change. Eisenkot promised that "change is on the way" and that new leadership would soon be in place.
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- Gadi Eisenkot responded to Avigdor Lieberman's accusations of planning a government with Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Eisenkot stated his goal is to replace the current government and urged partners to focus on victory.
- He called on the public seeking change to ignore "spins" and focus on achieving a "great victory."
- Eisenkot aims to bring voters tired of "division and lies" to support change.
- He promised his political partners that "change is on the way."
- Lieberman had accused Eisenkot of seeking to negotiate from strength for a government with Netanyahu and Der'i.
Gadi Eisenkot, a member of the National Unity party, responded Friday to a sharp attack by Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman, who accused Eisenkot of planning a joint government with Benjamin Netanyahu after the upcoming elections. Eisenkot emphasized his goal is to replace the current government and urged his partners to focus on achieving victory, without explicitly confirming or denying Lieberman's claim that he intends to negotiate with Netanyahu post-election.
"We are 11 days away from the most fateful elections since the establishment of the state. At such a historic moment for Israel, we need composure and focus on the goal," Eisenkot wrote. He called on the public seeking change to "ignore the spins and raise your heads towards the great victory we will bring for the benefit of the State of Israel."
Eisenkot stated his efforts are directed at broadening support for the bloc by attracting voters who previously supported other paths. "I am working tirelessly to bring more and more voters who are fed up with the evasion, division, and lies of Netanyahu's rule to choose a different path this time. These are the voices that will ensure a clear decision of over 61 Zionist mandates for change," he asserted. "This is my mission, and it is the only thing I am engaged in."
He then addressed his political partners, saying, "After the heavy prices we have paid, the people of Israel will not forgive politicians who do not rise to the occasion, because of a chair and personal interests, and prevent the replacement of the October 7th government." He added, "You can count on me, as I have proven my entire life."
The response came after Lieberman alleged that Eisenkot's "big party" campaign was harming partnerships within the bloc and violating agreements among party leaders. Lieberman accused Eisenkot of seeking to negotiate from a position of strength for a government with Netanyahu and Der'i, even aiming to serve first in a rotation.
Eisenkot concluded his remarks with a promise of change: "Don't be stressed by background noise. Change is on the way! Very soon there will be leadership here that can be believed and trusted."
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