Eisenkot: I Don't Trust Netanyahu, He Is Incapable of Making Decisions
Translated & summarized from Hamal by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, Chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared he does not trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, deeming him unfit to make decisions. Eisenkot dismissed Likud campaign claims against him and his advisor Ronen Manelis, accusing Netanyahu of using fear and hatred tactics. He also criticized President Trump's election involvement but expressed confidence in Israel's military leadership. Eisenkot believes his party must significantly outperform Likud to secure a stable government.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot stated he does not trust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and believes he is unfit to make decisions.
- Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of using fear and hatred tactics in his campaign, misrepresenting Eisenkot's past writings.
- Eisenkot defended his advisor Ronen Manelis against Likud's attacks, calling him talented and dismissing the claims.
- Eisenkot believes President Trump's involvement in the elections was undesirable but acknowledged his contributions to Israel.
- Eisenkot stated that Yisrael Beiteinu must be significantly larger than the Likud to ensure a stable government.
- Eisenkot sees no justification for postponing the elections, despite the proximity to election day.
Gadi Eisenkot, Chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated in an interview on Tuesday that he believes his party has the potential to bring about change in Israel. He expressed strong support from tens of thousands of Israelis, stating he is "very eager to bring change to the State of Israel in a week's time." Eisenkot dismissed claims that he is being manipulated by Ashkenazi individuals, attributing such accusations to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his associate Yonatan Uriach. Eisenkot asserted that Netanyahu lacks "calmness" and is unfit to make decisions, citing National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi's alleged lack of trust in Netanyahu as evidence.
Eisenkot also addressed the possibility of postponing elections, stating he sees no immediate threat that would justify such a move. He expressed confidence in Chief of Staff Zamir to handle any direct and immediate threat to Israel or a serious strategic turning point. Regarding President Donald Trump's involvement in the elections, Eisenkot stated it would have been preferable if Trump had remained neutral but acknowledged his significant contributions to Israel. He emphasized that ultimately, Israeli citizens will determine the next government.
Eisenkot strongly refuted a Likud campaign claim that he advocates for a Palestinian state, explaining that a 2018 article he wrote concerned Israel's preparedness for unconventional weapons in 2028. He accused Netanyahu and his associates of spreading fear and hatred by misrepresenting his article and targeting individuals connected to him. Eisenkot defended his close advisor Ronen Manelis, calling him a talented individual and dismissing accusations against him as baseless. He also criticized journalist Yinon Magal, calling him a biased mouthpiece for the Prime Minister.
Eisenkot believes Netanyahu is fighting for his political survival, resorting to old tactics of sowing hatred and fear, and portraying opponents as enemies of Israel. He highlighted that Netanyahu presents different messages to Israelis and Americans. Eisenkot concluded by stating that Yisrael Beiteinu needs to be significantly larger than the Likud to ensure a stable government and prevent further elections, emphasizing that this is the key to victory.
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