Eisenkot Responds to Trump's Endorsement: Only Israelis Decide
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu and former IDF Chief of Staff, criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of the Israeli prime minister. Eisenkot stated in a Channel 12 interview that only Israeli citizens have the right to decide their leader. He expressed respect for Trump but called the endorsement election interference. The comments highlight concerns over foreign influence in Israeli politics.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot called Trump's endorsement of the prime minister election interference.
- Eisenkot stated only Israeli citizens will decide who their prime minister is.
- The former IDF Chief of Staff expressed respect for Donald Trump.
- The comments were made during an interview with Channel 12.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party and former IDF Chief of Staff, stated that while he respects former U.S. President Donald Trump, Trump's endorsement of the current prime minister constitutes interference in Israeli elections. In an interview with Channel 12 anchor Keren Marciano, Eisenkot emphasized that the decision of who will lead Israel rests solely with the Israeli people. "I have great appreciation for Trump, but only Israeli citizens will decide," Eisenkot said. He maintained respect for Trump and the United States but clearly indicated his opposition to any foreign influence in Israel's democratic process.
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