Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Ruthlessness Ahead of Election
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, warned at his party's final campaign rally that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would use extreme measures to stay in power. Eisenkot urged voters not to be complacent, stating that "change is in danger" and that his party must win more seats than Likud for change to occur. He pledged to establish a state inquiry commission and a national crime-fighting cabinet if elected. The rally in Tel Aviv was attended by hundreds of supporters and families of hostages.
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- Gadi Eisenkot warned Benjamin Netanyahu will use extreme measures to remain in power.
- Eisenkot urged voters not to be complacent, stating "change is in danger" before Tuesday's election.
- Yisrael Beiteinu must win more seats than Likud for the "change bloc" to succeed, Eisenkot said.
- Eisenkot pledged to establish a state inquiry commission and a national crime-fighting cabinet.
- Eisenkot appealed to Likud voters, urging them to vote for change.
- The final campaign rally in Tel Aviv was attended by hundreds of supporters and families of hostages.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated at his party's final campaign rally on Sunday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "will not shy away from any lie or any extreme step to remain in power." Eisenkot urged voters not to be complacent, warning that "change is in danger" and that the responsibility for its realization rests on every individual until the polls close on Tuesday.
Eisenkot reiterated his call for votes to be cast for Yisrael Beiteinu, aiming for the party to secure more mandates than the Likud party. He asserted that Netanyahu desires a tie in the election results, which he believes would allow him to claim a mandate to remain in office. Eisenkot emphasized that Netanyahu "must go home" on Tuesday, which he stated would only happen if Yisrael Beiteinu significantly surpasses the Likud in the vote count.
He also pledged that his party would establish a state commission of inquiry on the first day of a government led by him. Furthermore, within a week of forming such a government, he promised to establish a "national cabinet to combat crime and begin legislation."
Eisenkot appealed directly to Likud voters, urging them not to vote for Netanyahu's party. He acknowledged the difficulty of choosing differently but argued that the Likud had strayed from its path and that the country's future depends on them. He expressed solidarity, stating, "I am part of you, and you are part of me. Deep down, you also know: Israel cannot continue like this. Israel needs change."
The rally, held at Tel Aviv Port and attended by hundreds of supporters, featured chants of "Who, who, who is this? The next Prime Minister." Families of hostages were also present, and Eli Elbag, father of the released observer Liri, delivered a speech. Host Rafi Ginat also participated in the event.
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