Ben-Gvir Celebrates Party Gains, Warns Against Unity Government with Eisenkot
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated his Otzma Yehudit party's projected gains in the recent elections and warned against forming a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot. Ben-Gvir highlighted his ministry's achievements, including efforts towards a death penalty law for terrorists and stricter prison conditions. He strongly opposed any coalition with Eisenkot, deeming it a "terrible mistake" that would compromise national interests. Ben-Gvir expressed hope for a right-wing victory in the final results.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated Otzma Yehudit's election performance and warned against a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot.
- Ben-Gvir highlighted his ministry's achievements, including reforms on terrorist death penalty and prison conditions.
- He called a potential unity government with Eisenkot a "terrible mistake" and warned of public unforgiveness.
- Ben-Gvir expressed hope that exit poll projections favoring the right-wing bloc would hold true.
- He vowed to continue advocating for his policies on security and Israel's Jewish identity.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir delivered a speech to his Otzma Yehudit party activists following the release of election exit polls for the 26th Knesset. Ben-Gvir expressed satisfaction with his party's performance, hoping that Channel 14's exit poll, which projected 60 seats for the right-wing bloc, would reflect the final results. He also issued a strong warning against the possibility of forming a "unity government" with Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the National Unity party.
Ben-Gvir reviewed the development of Otzma Yehudit, from a small party running on joint lists to an independent party supported by hundreds of thousands of citizens. He stated that his political path has been characterized by prolonged struggles and gradual progress, emphasizing that his political activity is measured not only by electoral achievements but also by the ability to advance his beliefs. He vowed not to back down from his positions, even if it leads to political confrontations, and pledged to continue working to preserve Israel's security and Jewish identity.
He highlighted reforms he promoted during his tenure as Minister of National Security, including the death penalty law for terrorists, harsher conditions for security prisoners, combating illegal construction in the Negev, establishing a National Guard, recruiting additional police officers, and a reform in granting firearm licenses. "I am proud that I promised in the last election to legislate a death penalty law for terrorists, and we delivered. I am proud that I promised to put an end to the 'vacation conditions' for terrorists in prisons, and we delivered," he stated.
The central political part of his speech focused on the potential for a unity government, given that exit polls did not grant any bloc a clear majority. Ben-Gvir vehemently opposed any coalition cooperation with Gadi Eisenkot, calling it a "terrible mistake" and warning against compromising the principles of the national camp. "If, God forbid, some choose to abandon the interests of the State of Israel and its Jewish character, it will be a grave mistake, and the people of Israel will not forgive those who make it," he declared.
Ben-Gvir concluded by thanking his party members, Knesset members, field activists, and staff, expressing hope that the final results would bring good news to the right-wing camp and the State of Israel. "And now we will wait for the real results, with hope and prayer that we wake up tomorrow morning to good news for the people of Israel," he said, ending with the cry, "Am Yisrael Chai!" (The people of Israel live!).
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