Eisenkot Responds to Trump's Endorsement of Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot stated that Israeli citizens alone will choose their prime minister, responding to Donald Trump's endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot expressed appreciation for Trump's past contributions to Israel's security and hostage deal completion. He expressed confidence that a "Zionist majority" would win upcoming elections and that the U.S. would work with any elected Israeli government.
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- Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot stated Israeli citizens will decide their prime minister, not external endorsements.
- Eisenkot expressed appreciation for former U.S. President Donald Trump's contributions to Israel's security.
- Trump had previously endorsed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for leadership.
- Eisenkot emphasized Israel's democratic process in choosing its government.
- He expressed confidence in a "Zionist majority" winning upcoming elections.
Minister of Defense Gadi Eisenkot responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that the citizens of Israel will ultimately decide their leadership. Speaking at a convention hosted by Tel Aviv University's student union, Eisenkot expressed "great appreciation" for Trump, acknowledging his significant contributions to Israel's security and the completion of the hostage deal. However, Eisenkot emphasized that Israel is a democracy where only its citizens determine who will lead the government. He recalled his own experience as Chief of Staff, highlighting excellent cooperation with the U.S. military on operations across the Middle East that bolstered Israeli security and national interests. Eisenkot expressed confidence that "in nine days, the Zionist, state-oriented, serving majority will win these elections," and assured that the U.S. government would work with whomever the Israeli people elect.
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