Eisenkot Urges Unity, Dismisses Lieberman's 'Spin' Ahead of Election
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the 'Yashar!' party, urged voters and political allies to ignore "spins" and focus on unseating the current government, aiming for over 61 mandates before the upcoming election. He warned against personal interests preventing this change and promised a trustworthy leadership. Eisenkot's comments come amid criticism from Avigdor Lieberman and speculation about potential coalition formations involving Netanyahu, the ultra-Orthodox parties, and Eisenkot.
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- Gadi Eisenkot urged focus on unseating the government, dismissing "spins" 11 days before the election.
- Eisenkot aims for over 61 mandates for the "change bloc" to replace the "government of 7.10."
- He warned that "the people of Israel will not forgive those who prevent this due to personal interests."
- Eisenkot's statements are a response to criticism from Avigdor Lieberman, who called him "Gantz 2."
- Speculation exists about Netanyahu forming a "broad national government" potentially including Eisenkot.
- Itamar Ben-Gvir also suggested Netanyahu might seek a coalition with Eisenkot.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the 'Yashar!' party, has responded to criticism from Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, urging the public and fellow left-wing politicians to ignore "spins" and focus on the goal of replacing the current government. With only 11 days until the election, Eisenkot stated his aim is to secure at least 61 mandates for the "change bloc" to unseat the government formed after October 7th. He warned that "the people of Israel will not forgive those who prevent this due to personal interests."
Eisenkot appealed to Israelis yearning for change to "look up towards the great victory" and disregard distractions. He asserted he is working tirelessly to bring in voters tired of the Netanyahu government, aiming for a "clear decision of over 61 Zionist mandates for change." This comes after Lieberman called Eisenkot "Gantz 2," implying he would be a weak leader.
Eisenkot also sent a veiled message to Lieberman and others in the opposition, cautioning against personal ambitions that could derail the effort to form a new government. He emphasized that after the heavy prices paid, politicians must rise to the occasion and not allow personal interests or the pursuit of a "chair" to prevent the removal of the "government of 7.10."
Eisenkot promised his supporters that change is imminent, stating, "You can rely on me, as I have proven my entire life. Very soon there will be a leadership here that can be believed and trusted." He vowed that Israel would be a better place in 11 days.
His remarks were made in response to Lieberman's claim that Eisenkot intended to form a government with the ultra-Orthodox parties and the Likud, led by Benjamin Netanyahu. This claim was echoed by Itamar Ben-Gvir, chairman of Otzma Yehudit, who suggested Netanyahu wanted a smaller Otzma Yehudit to enable a coalition with Eisenkot. Netanyahu has repeatedly stated his intention to form a "broad national government," potentially seeking partners beyond the ultra-Orthodox parties, especially given their conditions regarding the conscription law. However, there is currently no evidence of an agreement between Netanyahu and Eisenkot or a decision to abandon existing partners.
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