Netanyahu Warns of 'Paralysis' in Rotation, Iran Threat
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told i24NEWS that a power rotation with Gadi Eisenkot would cause paralysis and warned Iran against interfering in elections. He also criticized the campaign against candidate Ofer Winter, calling it insufficient and warning of an existential threat. Netanyahu defended his associate Yonatan Oreich amid the "Qatar-gate" investigation, calling the probes politically motivated. He vowed not to accept a plea deal in his own corruption trial, labeling it a "witch hunt."
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that a power rotation with Gadi Eisenkot would lead to governmental paralysis.
- Netanyahu stated Iran is attempting to disrupt elections and threatened an "extraordinary" response to any interference.
- He criticized the campaign against candidate Ofer Winter, calling it insufficient and warning of an existential threat.
- Netanyahu described the investigations into his associate Yonatan Oreich as politically motivated and vindictive.
- The Prime Minister vowed not to accept a plea deal in his own corruption trial, calling it a "witch hunt."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with i24NEWS that a rotation of power with Gadi Eisenkot would lead to paralysis, recalling past experiences. He also addressed concerns about potential escalation on election day and the campaign against candidate Ofer Winter.
Netanyahu accused Iran of seeking to disrupt the elections, with assistance from Gaza and Lebanon, warning of an "extraordinary" response if such actions occur. He also reiterated his opposition to a power-sharing arrangement with Eisenkot, describing it as a recipe for governmental deadlock.
Regarding the "Qatar-gate" affair and his close associate Yonatan Oreich, Netanyahu asserted that the investigations were politically motivated and vindictive, citing a judge who found no substance to the claims. He maintained that Oreich is innocent until proven guilty, while acknowledging that legal proceedings are ongoing.
Netanyahu also commented on the campaign against Ofer Winter, suggesting it did not go far enough and warning of an existential threat and the potential to repeat the "Oslo disaster." He criticized marginal parties that do not pass the electoral threshold, stating that votes for them are wasted and could lead to a loss by a single seat.
He further discussed his own legal battles, vowing not to accept a plea deal due to what he described as a "despicable and evil political witch hunt." Netanyahu claimed the investigations were illegal from the outset and aimed at removing him from office, calling for a criminal investigation into those who fabricated the cases.
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