Eisenkot and Gantz Rebuke Lieberman Amid Election Tensions
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Gadi Eisenkot and Benny Gantz have publicly responded to criticism from Avigdor Lieberman, who accused Eisenkot of planning to form a government with Netanyahu. Eisenkot urged voters to focus on change, while Gantz defended Eisenkot and criticized Lieberman's political maneuvering. The exchanges occur 11 days before elections, with recent polls showing Eisenkot's party gaining significant support.
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- Gadi Eisenkot urged voters to ignore political "spin" and focus on achieving a "great victory" in the upcoming elections.
- Benny Gantz criticized Avigdor Lieberman, stating Lieberman is "under pressure" and "shooting in all directions."
- Avigdor Lieberman accused Gadi Eisenkot of planning to form a government with Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Eisenkot aims to secure "a clear decision of over 61 Zionist mandates for change" in the elections.
- Recent polls indicate Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael! party is rising to 26 mandates, a new high.
- Benny Gantz advocated for a "Zionist unity government across blocs" led by Blue and White.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael! party, urged the public to ignore political "spin" and focus on achieving a "great victory" in the upcoming elections, just 11 days away. His statement comes amid sharp criticism from his coalition partner, Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, who accused Eisenkot of planning to form a government with Netanyahu and the ultra-Orthodox parties. Eisenkot emphasized the need for "calm and focus" during this "historic moment" for Israel, stating his commitment to bringing in voters tired of the current government's "evasion, division, and lies." He aims to secure "a clear decision of over 61 Zionist mandates for change" and warned that politicians prioritizing personal interests over national needs would not be forgiven.
Eisenkot assured voters they could rely on him, promising a "better Israel" led by a trustworthy government soon. He called on supporters of change to "raise your heads" and not be deterred by "background noise," asserting that "change is on the way." Meanwhile, Benny Gantz, chairman of Blue and White, strongly criticized Lieberman, contrasting Lieberman's political career with the contributions of Eisenkot and himself. Gantz accused Lieberman of being "under pressure" and "shooting in all directions" since Gantz exposed Lieberman's alleged plan to form a minority government with Bennett and Arab parties.
Gantz stated that Lieberman's attacks would not hide the "dead end" he is leading Israel toward, advocating for a "Zionist unity government across blocs" led by Blue and White. Lieberman had previously accused Eisenkot of "drinking votes within the bloc" to gain leverage against the Likud and warned that the exemption from military service would not be canceled. Recent polls show Yisrael! rising to 26 mandates, while Bennett's party falls to 11 and Yisrael Beiteinu to 9.
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