Trump Urges Vote for Netanyahu; Eisenkot Responds
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israelis to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the elections. Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's campaign but called Trump a "true friend of Israel." Eisenkot encouraged Israelis to vote for change, specifically mentioning the "Yisrael!" party.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump again called for Israelis to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's campaign but praised Trump as a friend of Israel.
- Eisenkot urged Israelis to vote for change and the "national-Zionist majority."
- Trump's endorsement came just one day before Israeli election polls were set to open.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again called on Israelis to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just one day before polls open. Trump reiterated his support for Netanyahu, urging citizens to cast their ballots for him.
In response, Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot criticized the Prime Minister's campaign but acknowledged Trump as a "true friend of Israel." Eisenkot stated, "Donald Trump is a true friend of Israel. I appreciate his work and commitment to Israel's security, and I am convinced he will work in full cooperation with any leader chosen by the people."
Eisenkot then addressed the Israeli public directly, urging them to vote according to their conscience for the future of the country. He added, "Trust me. Yisrael! A large gap from Likud will ensure change and bring victory to the national-Zionist majority in Israel."
