Eisenkot Warns Netanyahu Will Use Extremes to Stay in Power
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yamina Party, warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may resort to extreme measures to stay in power, urging voters to ensure a clear victory for Yamina. Speaking at his party's final rally, Eisenkot called for political change and pledged to establish investigative committees and a national council to combat crime if elected. The rally was attended by supporters and families of hostages, with final campaign efforts focusing on mobilizing voters and attracting Likud supporters.
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- Gadi Eisenkot warned Prime Minister Netanyahu may use extreme measures to remain in power.
- Eisenkot urged voters to ensure Yamina secures a clear victory over the Likud party.
- He pledged to establish investigative committees and a national council to combat crime.
- Eisenkot stated political change in Israel is not guaranteed and requires voter action.
- The final election rally was attended by supporters and families of hostages.
- The campaign's final hours saw efforts to mobilize voters and attract Likud supporters.
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yamina Party, warned on Sunday that political change in Israel is not guaranteed, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being prepared to use lies and extreme measures to remain in power. Speaking at his party's final election rally in Tel Aviv before Tuesday's Knesset elections, Eisenkot urged his supporters and proponents of change not to become complacent, stating that believing change is assured is a "mistaken and misleading" notion. He emphasized that the responsibility for achieving change rests with every voter until the polls close.
Eisenkot asserted that Israel cannot continue on its current path and called on Likud voters to reconsider their choices, arguing that Netanyahu's party has strayed from its principles, not the voters who previously supported the ruling coalition. He reiterated his call for voters to support Yamina to secure more seats than the Likud, believing a clear margin is essential for governmental change. Eisenkot suggested Netanyahu aims for a political stalemate to claim the right to remain in office, and that only a significant Yamina victory would ensure Netanyahu leaves power.
Eisenkot has intensified his rhetoric in recent weeks, advocating for Yamina to become the largest party. Hours before the rally, he posted on X that the race for the largest party is close and urged for a decisive lead over the Likud to secure the mandate to form a government and enact political change.
As part of his platform, Eisenkot pledged to establish an official investigative committee on his first day in office and create a "National Council to Combat Crime" within a week of forming a government, followed by legislative action. The rally in Tel Aviv port was attended by hundreds of Eisenkot's supporters, including families of hostages. Eli Albag, father of soldier Liri Albag, who returned from Hamas captivity, also spoke. Media personality Rafi Ginat moderated the event.
Eisenkot's statements come in the final hours of the election campaign, amidst competition within the opposition bloc to lead the effort to end Netanyahu's tenure and attempts to attract Likud voters and mobilize participation.
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