Israeli Journalist Calls for Unity Government After Polls
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli journalist Sivan Cohen urged for a unity government after preliminary election polls showed a right-wing bloc falling short of a majority. Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yesher" party, declared the results a sign of no confidence in Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. Naftali Bennett, chairman of the "Yachad" party, also called for Netanyahu's government to be replaced, aiming to form a new coalition. The polls indicated a fragmented political landscape with no clear majority for any single bloc.
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- Journalist Sivan Cohen called for a unity government after preliminary election polls.
- Polls suggest the right-wing bloc secured 53 mandates, short of a majority.
- Gadi Eisenkot stated the results show no confidence in PM Netanyahu's government.
- Naftali Bennett also called for Netanyahu's government to be replaced.
- Polls show Likud leading with 26 mandates, followed by "Yesher" with 21.
Journalist and broadcaster Sivan Cohen, known for her consumer advocacy and fight against the cost of living, has called for a unity government in Israel following the release of preliminary election poll results. Cohen, who hosts a radio show on 103FM, expressed concern over potential government configurations, stating, "To think of a government where Ben-Gvir is the minister of defense and Gottlieb is the minister of justice is a catastrophe." She emphasized the need for unity, noting that "even the Americans want unity" and that "the people have spoken."
Preliminary poll results for the 26th Knesset elections show the right-wing bloc with 53 mandates, Gadi Eisenkot's bloc with 48, and Arab parties with 19. The Likud party leads with 26 mandates, followed by "Yesher" with 21, and "Yachad" with 12. Other parties like "Democrats" (8), "Yisrael Beiteinu" (7), and Ra'am (7) also received mandates, as did "Otzma Yehudit," "Yahadut HaTorah," and Shas, each with 7 mandates. "Religious Zionism-Identity" secured 6 mandates.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yesher" party, interpreted the poll results as a "complete lack of confidence in Netanyahu and the October 7th government." He stated his intention to "immediately act to implement the will of the people, to replace the Netanyahu government and establish a Zionist conscription government as soon as possible."
Naftali Bennett, chairman of the "Yachad" party, urged his supporters to remain optimistic, declaring that "the people of Israel stood up and spoke their mind: Netanyahu lost and the October 7th government must go home!" He added that leaders of the "correction bloc" are coordinating to form a "Zionist alliance of servants" government, emphasizing a focus on "performers" who will manage the country responsibly. Bennett also thanked his wife, his partner Yair Lapid, his campaign team, and volunteers for their efforts, calling it the most dedicated campaign in Israeli history.
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