Eisenkot Declares Netanyahu 'Transitional Premier Without Mandate'
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a transitional premier without a mandate following preliminary election results. Eisenkot urged security and civil service leaders to stand firm and not use national security for political ends. He promised to work for all Israelis and lead the country into a new era.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot stated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a transitional premier without a mandate.
- Eisenkot urged security and civil service leaders to stand firm and serve only citizens' interests.
- He warned Netanyahu against using national security for political purposes.
- Eisenkot announced the end of an era of 'evasion, failure, and lies'.
- He pledged to work for all segments of the Israeli public.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, delivered an unusual address from his party's Tel Aviv headquarters following the release of preliminary election results for the 26th Knesset. Even before the final vote count was complete, Eisenkot directly and publicly addressed heads of the security and civil service. He declared that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently serving as a transitional premier without a mandate or public trust. Eisenkot urged senior officials to stand firm against any attempts to challenge them, assuring them of his full backing and reminding them that they serve only the interests of Israeli citizens.
Eisenkot also issued a direct warning to the Prime Minister, urging him not to exploit national security for his political needs. Continuing his speech, Eisenkot proclaimed the end of what he termed an era of evasion, failure, and lies. He pledged to work for all segments of the Israeli public, both those who voted for his party and those who did not, aiming to lead the country into a new era of mutual responsibility.
