Likud's Bardugo Open to Gadi Eisenkot Joining Government
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Likud member Yaakov Bardugo suggested that political cooperation with Gadi Eisenkot is possible, claiming they held negotiations four years ago for Eisenkot to join Likud. Eisenkot denies this, but Bardugo insists there were witnesses. Bardugo also predicted the next government would be formed by current coalition parties, with others potentially joining later. He later clarified on X that any new additions should come after the government's initial formation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud's Yaakov Bardugo suggested potential future political cooperation with Gadi Eisenkot.
- Bardugo claimed Eisenkot sought to join Likud four years ago, a claim Eisenkot denies.
- Bardugo predicted the next government would include current coalition partners.
- He stated that other parties could join the government after its formation.
- Bardugo clarified his remarks on X, emphasizing a specific order for government formation.
Likud member Yaakov Bardugo has not ruled out future political cooperation with Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stating that "politics is the art of the possible." Bardugo made these remarks during an interview on the "Sari and Schlesinger" podcast, where he discussed potential post-election political alliances.
Bardugo claimed that four years ago, he held a series of meetings with Eisenkot at the latter's request to join the Likud party. He recounted that Eisenkot initiated these discussions, seeking to join the Likud, and that these meetings involved negotiations and discussions about the terms of such a potential move. Bardugo also alleged that during these talks, Eisenkot seemed unfamiliar with basic issues concerning the separation of powers and Israel's judicial system.
When confronted with Eisenkot's denial of these claims, Bardugo asserted that other individuals were present at the meetings and could corroborate his account. He suggested that the political discourse has not changed as he had hoped following Netanyahu's trial, but rather has been dominated by what he termed "Ralebism," referring to opposition to Netanyahu.
Looking ahead, Bardugo predicted that the next government would likely be formed by the current coalition partners, including Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit, Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism, and the ultra-Orthodox parties. He added that other parties could join after the government's formation and the establishment of its foundational principles.
Following the interview, Bardugo posted a clarification on X, emphasizing his view that a right-wing government comprising the current coalition should be formed first, followed by its foundational principles, and then any potential new members could join.
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