Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Unrealistic Pressure Tactics Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of "Yashar!", accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of acting under pressure and lacking realism, urging the Central Elections Committee to prevent interference with election day. Eisenkot expressed confidence in becoming the next Prime Minister and stressed the need for his party to significantly outperform Likud to effect change. He also referenced past election tactics and concerns about sanctions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of acting under pressure and lacking realism.
- Eisenkot urged the Central Elections Committee to ensure Netanyahu's meetings do not disrupt election day.
- Eisenkot stated he would be the next Prime Minister of Israel.
- Eisenkot emphasized "Yashar!" needs a significant lead over Likud for change.
- Eisenkot alluded to Netanyahu's past election tactics and concerns about sanctions.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar!" party, launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with 103fm radio, accusing him of operating under immense pressure and lacking realism. Eisenkot specifically criticized Netanyahu's recent statements, including claims of saving the country from nuclear bombs, stating, "The threat is serious enough, there is no need to lie." He also alluded to Netanyahu's past election tactics, suggesting the Prime Minister might be aiming to create a state of emergency to mobilize voters, referencing past instances where such strategies were employed.
Eisenkot expressed concern over Netanyahu's activities, urging the Central Elections Committee to ensure that the Prime Minister's meetings do not interfere with election day operations. He also discussed the internal competition within his own bloc, acknowledging that each party is striving to maximize its votes. However, Eisenkot emphasized that a significant lead for "Yashar!" over the Likud party is crucial for achieving change, stating, "We must be three to six mandates larger than the Likud, then the mandate will fall on us."
Responding to a question about his potential future role, Eisenkot confidently stated that he would be the next Prime Minister of Israel. He also touched upon discussions regarding sanctions, indicating that this is not a new concern for him and that Netanyahu's lesson learned is to transition to an autarkic economy.
