Israeli Opposition Leader: Citizens, Not Trump, Will Choose Next Prime Minister
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot asserted that only Israeli citizens will choose the country's next prime minister, rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot stated this at Tel Aviv University, emphasizing Israel's democratic nature. He also discussed avoiding Iranian conflict escalation before elections and supported a state commission to investigate the October 7th Hamas attack, blaming Netanyahu for failing to prevent it.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot stated Israeli citizens, not U.S. President Donald Trump, will choose the next prime minister.
- Eisenkot made the remarks at Tel Aviv University, emphasizing Israel's democratic process.
- He acknowledged asking the U.S. not to interfere in Israel's internal elections.
- Eisenkot sees no immediate need for action against Iran before the upcoming elections.
- He supports a state commission to investigate the October 7th Hamas attack.
- Eisenkot blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to prevent the attack.
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the opposition party Yashar!, stated that Israeli citizens, not U.S. President Donald Trump, will determine who becomes the next prime minister. Eisenkot made these remarks at a meeting with students at Tel Aviv University, commenting on Trump's public endorsement of current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I greatly respect the U.S. President, but Israel is a democratic state, and only its citizens will decide who becomes prime minister," Eisenkot said.
Eisenkot acknowledged in an interview with Channel 12 that he had asked the American side on several occasions not to interfere in Israel's internal elections, but declined to provide further details. Regarding the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran, Eisenkot indicated that he sees no circumstances requiring immediate action nine days before the elections. He added that in the event of a direct threat, he would rely on the recommendations of the Chief of Staff of the IDF, Eyal Zamir.
Furthermore, Eisenkot advocated for the establishment of a state commission to investigate the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. He also expressed his intention to form a stable Zionist government and accused Netanyahu of failing to take necessary measures to prevent the attack. The article also references related news, including Yair Golan calling for Netanyahu's removal despite Trump's support, Trump explaining his delayed endorsement, Netanyahu urging Israelis to re-elect him for an alliance with Trump against Iran, and Naftali Bennett stating his ability to cooperate with Trump.
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