TV Host Eyal Berkovich Endorses Gadi Eisenkot Live on Air
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
TV host Eyal Berkovich publicly endorsed politician Gadi Eisenkot during a live election broadcast on Channel 13, handing him his vote. Berkovich called Eisenkot the most reliable and unifying politician, wishing him to be the next prime minister. This endorsement comes despite Berkovich's prior strong opposition to Eisenkot forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, a move Eisenkot has also stated he opposes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Host Eyal Berkovich publicly endorsed Gadi Eisenkot live on Channel 13 election broadcast.
- Berkovich handed Eisenkot his vote, calling him the most reliable and unifying politician.
- Berkovich expressed hope that Eisenkot would become the next prime minister.
- The endorsement contrasts with Berkovich's past opposition to Eisenkot partnering with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Eisenkot has stated he would not form a government with ultra-Orthodox parties.
During a special election broadcast on Channel 13, host Eyal Berkovich publicly declared his vote for Gadi Eisenkot, handing him the ballot live on air. Berkovich, who has previously expressed strong opposition to Eisenkot potentially forming a government with ultra-Orthodox parties, called Eisenkot "the most reliable and unifying politician" and "the most worthy person to lead the State of Israel."
Berkovich explained his personal tradition of giving his vote slip to the candidate he supports before each election. This time, he chose to publicly back Eisenkot, stating, "I think you understand all the politicians, you are the most reliable politician we have, the most unifying, and the one who has contributed the most to the State of Israel." He then handed Eisenkot a slip that read "A Straight Path with Gadi Eisenkot" and wished him, "I hope you will be the next prime minister."
Eisenkot briefly responded, "Thank you very much. I really appreciate it." Berkovich's public endorsement comes despite his past strong warnings against Eisenkot forming a coalition with the ultra-Orthodox parties. He had previously stated on Radio 103fm that he would be "angry on levels I have never been angry in my life" if such a coalition were formed.
Eisenkot has consistently stated that he would not form a government with the ultra-Orthodox parties, as it contradicts his principles. Berkovich's public declaration joins a series of similar statements from public figures as the election campaign intensifies.
