Eisenkot Warns Netanyahu Against Politicizing Security; Zimri Responds
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar!" party, declared Benjamin Netanyahu a "transitional prime minister" and warned him against politicizing security matters. Media personality Yotam Zimri responded on X, calling Eisenkot "just a Kaplanist." This exchange follows previous controversial remarks by Zimri and Yinon Magal on Channel 14, where Eisenkot was also disparaged.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot called PM Netanyahu a "transitional prime minister" lacking trust.
- Eisenkot warned Netanyahu against using Israel's security for political gain.
- Media personality Yotam Zimri called Eisenkot "just a Kaplanist" on X.
- Zimri's comment echoed previous remarks on Channel 14 calling Eisenkot a "monkey."
- Yinon Magal also attacked Eisenkot on Channel 14, calling him a "monkey."
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar!" party and former IDF Chief of Staff, delivered a speech on Tuesday night, asserting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a "transitional prime minister without a mandate or trust." Eisenkot urged senior defense establishment and public service officials to "stand firm against any pressure" and assured them of his full backing, stating their duty is solely to the state and its citizens. He issued a direct warning to Netanyahu, cautioning him not to "dare use Israel's security for your political needs."
The remarks, delivered after exit poll results were released, drew a swift reaction from media personality Yotam Zimri. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Zimri dismissively referred to Eisenkot as "not a monkey, just a Kaplanist," a term often used in right-wing circles to criticize anti-government protesters. This comment echoed previous statements made on Channel 14, where Zimri had previously suggested that former U.S. President Donald Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu implied a message to "choose Bibi, not a monkey." That earlier remark had elicited laughter from Zimri and fellow panelist Dr. Avishai Ben Haim.
Zimri's latest jab also aligns with a recent on-air attack by "HaPatriotim" host Yinon Magal, who called Eisenkot a "monkey" controlled by "elitist Ashkenazim" and questioned the choice of a "Moroccan prime minister" in reference to Eisenkot's background, implying it was a facade. Eisenkot's speech was introduced by host Rafi Ginat, who presented him as the "next prime minister of the State of Israel."
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