Eisenkot: Israel is a Democracy, US Will Work With Any Elected Government
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Gadi Eisenkot asserted that only Israeli citizens will decide their prime minister, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's support for Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot expressed confidence in a "Zionist, state-oriented, serving majority" victory in the upcoming elections. He also stated that the U.S. government will cooperate with any elected Israeli administration.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Gadi Eisenkot stated Israel is a democracy and only its citizens will choose the prime minister.
- Eisenkot expressed confidence in a victory for the "Zionist, state-oriented, serving majority" in the upcoming elections.
- He affirmed the U.S. administration will work with any government elected in Israel.
- Eisenkot acknowledged U.S. President Donald Trump's contributions to Israel's security and the hostage deal.
- Trump had previously expressed support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the elections.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated at a panel at Tel Aviv University that while he holds great appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump's contributions to Israel's security and the completion of the hostage deal, the decision of who will lead Israel rests solely with its citizens. "The State of Israel is a democratic country, only the citizens of Israel will determine who will be the prime minister and who will be the government," Eisenkot said.
He expressed confidence that the "Zionist, state-oriented, serving majority" will win the upcoming elections in nine days. Eisenkot added that the U.S. administration will know how to work with whatever government is elected in Israel, regardless of its composition. This statement comes in the context of Trump's expressed support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the elections.
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