Eisenkot Responds to Trump, Says Only Israelis Decide Prime Minister
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael! party, asserted that only Israeli citizens will decide the next prime minister, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's campaign and a racist remark by Yinon Magal, attributing the latter to Netanyahu's circle. He expressed confidence in forming a new "Zionist-state" government after the upcoming elections and ruled out any unity government with Netanyahu, whom he deemed unfit for leadership.
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- Gadi Eisenkot stated only Israeli citizens will decide the next prime minister, rejecting foreign interference.
- Eisenkot criticized President Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Netanyahu as interference in Israeli elections.
- He called a racist remark by Yinon Magal "despicable" and linked it to Netanyahu's campaign.
- Eisenkot expressed confidence in forming a new government within weeks after the election.
- He ruled out any possibility of a unity government with Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Eisenkot believes Netanyahu is unfit to continue as prime minister due to alleged failures.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael! party and former IDF Chief of Staff, stated in a Channel 12 interview that only Israeli citizens will determine the next prime minister and coalition, pushing back against U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot acknowledged efforts to prevent Trump's interference in Israel's internal elections but asserted that Israelis will know how to vote correctly, remembering events like October 7th and the failure to achieve war aims.
Eisenkot also addressed a recent racist remark made by commentator Yinon Magal, calling it "despicable and unworthy." He suggested Magal's words reflected Netanyahu's agenda, stating, "The voice is Magal's voice, but the hands are Netanyahu's hands." Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's campaign tactics, including signs that equate him and other critics with "Palestine," questioning if his 41 years of service to Israel made him a Palestinian.
Regarding potential post-election scenarios, Eisenkot expressed confidence that his party, along with partners like Avigdor Lieberman, Benny Gantz, and others, would form a "Zionist-state" government within a short period, replacing what he called the "worst government since the establishment of the state." He rejected any possibility of a unity government with Netanyahu, deeming him unfit to continue in leadership due to his alleged failures and political considerations overriding national security.
Eisenkot emphasized his commitment to a broad Zionist coalition and ruled out any scenario that would allow Netanyahu to continue as a caretaker prime minister. He also dismissed Lieberman's characterization of him as "Gantz 2," stressing his own experience and commitment to leading the country toward healing and a better future.
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