Likud Official Rules Out Coalition With Eisenkot, Vows to Form Government With Current Partners
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz declared the Likud will not partner with Gadi Eisenkot, aiming instead to form a government with current coalition partners. Katz warned of complacency among Likud voters, fearing it could lead to Eisenkot forming the next government if Likud isn't the largest party. He stressed the necessity of Likud winning the most mandates to secure the premiership.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz stated the Likud will not sit with Gadi Eisenkot.
- Katz vowed to form a government based on the current coalition partners.
- He warned of complacency among Likud voters, who feel victory is assured.
- Katz stressed that Likud must be the largest party to form the government.
- If Eisenkot's party wins more mandates, he would get the chance to form a government.
Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz stated that the Likud party will not form a coalition with Gadi Eisenkot and intends to establish a government based on the existing coalition partners. Katz expressed concern over complacency within the Likud camp, noting that party members seem confident of victory and are considering voting for other parties. He reported this sentiment to the Prime Minister, warning of a potential problem if the Likud is not the largest party.
Katz emphasized that if Gadi Eisenkot's party secures even one more mandate than Likud, Eisenkot would receive the mandate to form a government. He stressed the critical importance of the Likud being the largest party, urging against diluting votes for other parties. Katz made these remarks during an interview with Daniel Rot Avner for "Sofashavua."
