Author Argues Eisenkot Can Form Government, Urges Alliance with Arab Parties
Translated & summarized from Zman Yisrael by baba
An author argues that Gadi Eisenkot, not Benjamin Netanyahu, is positioned to form a government in Israel. The author urges Eisenkot to form a coalition with Arab parties to break Netanyahu's political narrative and overcome the current deadlock. This strategy is presented as the only viable path forward, despite potential challenges and Netanyahu's attempts to divide opposition forces.
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- Gadi Eisenkot is the only one capable of forming a government, according to the author.
- The author advocates for Eisenkot to form a coalition with Arab parties.
- This alliance would dismantle Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing versus left-wing political narrative.
- US President Donald Trump reportedly saved Netanyahu from defeat and expects reciprocity.
- Netanyahu is accused of attempting to divide the opposition and discredit Arab votes.
The author contends that in the current Israeli political landscape, Gadi Eisenkot, not Benjamin Netanyahu, is the one capable of forming a government. This requires Eisenkot to embrace the "change bloc" and form a coalition that includes Arab parties, a move the author believes is the only viable option.
This strategy, according to the author, would break Netanyahu's narrative of a right-wing versus left-wing political divide, which is seen as a deceptive tactic. Instead, the author suggests the true division is between corruption and integrity. The article criticizes some members of the "change bloc" for aligning with Netanyahu's narrative to prove their right-wing credentials.
Despite the apparent deadlock, the author argues Netanyahu lacks a genuine bloc and is indebted to US President Donald Trump, who reportedly saved him from defeat. Trump's reported desire to exclude Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from a Netanyahu government is highlighted, as are the Haredi parties' insistence on draft exemption laws, complicating any potential unity government with Netanyahu.
The author posits that Eisenkot should not legitimize Netanyahu's declining political standing by joining his government. An alternative is an alliance with Arab parties, which would dismantle Netanyahu's narrative and leave him without leverage. While Ra'am might join a government, the Joint List would likely offer external support.
The article notes Eisenkot's recent removal of the condition for Mansour Abbas to declare Hamas a terrorist organization, attributing this shift to Netanyahu's influence. It also mentions Avigdor Lieberman's criticism of Netanyahu without condemning Arab parties. The author suggests that to truly achieve change, the "change bloc" must first gain control of the Knesset with the help of Arab parties.
Netanyahu's alleged strategy to prevent the Knesset's convening and to divide the "change bloc" by discrediting Arab votes is discussed. The author also speculates that Netanyahu might offer Eisenkot the defense minister position, intending to hollow out its power and further sow division. To counter Trump's influence, Eisenkot is advised to immediately announce Israeli cooperation with Trump's regional initiatives, positioning himself as a key US partner and prioritizing Israel's interests.
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