Eisenkot Dismisses Trump's Support for Netanyahu as Ineffective
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Gadi Eisenkot criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign tactics as fear-mongering, stating "This time it won't work for him." Eisenkot also affirmed U.S. President Donald Trump as a "true friend of Israel" who would work with any elected leader. Trump had posted renewed support for Netanyahu, highlighting their past cooperation and urging Israelis to vote for him. Trump's endorsements emphasized Netanyahu's strength and their joint efforts against Iran.
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- Gadi Eisenkot stated Netanyahu's fear-based campaign "won't work for him" this time.
- Eisenkot called Donald Trump a "true friend of Israel" who would cooperate with any leader.
- Trump posted renewed support for Netanyahu, citing their past cooperation against Iran.
- Trump urged Israeli voters to remember Netanyahu as an "outstanding fighting prime minister."
- Eisenkot's remarks came one day before the 26th Knesset elections.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign tactics, calling them based on fear and threats, just one day before the 26th Knesset elections. Eisenkot stated, "Yesterday we saw Netanyahu leaning again on a campaign of fear, lies, and threats including images of atomic bombs in the heart of Tel Aviv. This time it won't work for him."
Eisenkot emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump is a "true friend of Israel" and expressed confidence that the U.S. would cooperate with any leader elected by the Israeli people. He praised Trump's commitment to Israel's security and stated his belief that Trump would work with any chosen leader.
Trump had previously posted another message of support for Netanyahu, urging Israelis to remember their cooperation in combating Iran. He reiterated his strong relationship with Netanyahu, stating, "As everyone knows, including the enemy, Bibi and I had excellent relations and we won together." Trump also highlighted military operations he led, attributing their success to close cooperation with Netanyahu.
In his message, Trump urged Israeli voters to remember Netanyahu as an "outstanding fighting prime minister." This follows a detailed letter from Trump about a week and a half prior, where he praised Netanyahu's leadership and their joint front against Iran, warning that if Iran didn't change its ways, "we will finish the job soon."
Trump's earlier letter also explicitly linked Netanyahu's continued tenure to ongoing U.S. support, suggesting that any leader other than Netanyahu would be considered the "wrong leader" and the U.S. would have to act alone. He commended Netanyahu for his strength and resilience under immense pressure, both domestically and internationally.
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