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TV Host Eyal Berkovich Publicly Endorses Gadi Eisenkot

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MaarivPolitics

Eyal Berkovich Reveals Vote for Gadi Eisenkot in Live Broadcast

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Television host Eyal Berkovich declared on live television that he will vote for Gadi Eisenkot in the 2026 elections, calling him the most reliable and unifying politician. Berkovich also criticized the current government's policies but stressed the need to respect election outcomes. He urged the public to participate in the voting process.

The story in 6 lines · by baba

  • Eyal Berkovich announced live he will vote for Gadi Eisenkot in the 2026 elections.
  • Berkovich called Eisenkot the most reliable and unifying politician in Israel.
  • He presented Eisenkot with a slip for the "Yashar!" party.
  • Berkovich criticized the current government's direction and policies.
  • He urged Israelis to respect election results and vote.
  • Berkovich called for an end to protests if Netanyahu wins.

Israeli television host Eyal Berkovich announced during a live broadcast on Channel 13 that he intends to vote for Gadi Eisenkot in the upcoming 2026 elections. Berkovich made the declaration during a special program featuring Eisenkot, praising him as the most reliable and unifying politician who has contributed the most to Israel. Berkovich expressed his hope that Eisenkot would become the next prime minister.

Berkovich presented Eisenkot with a slip of paper bearing the letters of the "Yashar!" party, which Eisenkot acknowledged with thanks. Berkovich also criticized the current government's direction, citing desires for judicial revolution, a halachic state, draft dodgers, and appeasing the ultra-Orthodox. However, he stressed the importance of respecting election results, even if they don't align with his views, stating that if Prime Minister Netanyahu and his side win, the "change bloc" should accept the people's will and cease protests.

Berkovich concluded by urging the public to exercise their right to vote, emphasizing its importance despite potential voter fatigue.

MaarivCentre · Jerusalem

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