National Unity Chairman Accuses Netanyahu of Delegitimizing Election Results
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the National Unity Party, accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud party of orchestrating a campaign to delegitimize election results amid an investigation into alleged election manipulation. Eisenkot met with the Shin Bet and Central Elections Committee heads and vowed to prevent any deviation from the Knesset's swearing-in. His teams are also advancing legislation for universal conscription and an inquiry into the October 7th massacre.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- National Unity Chairman Gadi Eisenkot accused PM Netanyahu of a campaign to delegitimize election results.
- Eisenkot met with Shin Bet and Central Elections Committee heads regarding election manipulation.
- He vowed to prevent any deviation from the Knesset's scheduled swearing-in.
- National Unity is advancing legislation for universal conscription and an October 7th inquiry.
- Eisenkot called for calm and restraint amidst the complex political situation.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the National Unity Party, stated that the Likud party and Prime Minister Netanyahu have launched a "coordinated and organized campaign to delegitimize the election results." Eisenkot made these remarks following a meeting where he was briefed by the head of the Shin Bet and the chairman of the Central Elections Committee regarding suspicions of attempts to manipulate the elections. He asserted that he would not permit any deviation from the planned swearing-in of the Knesset. Eisenkot also announced that his teams are working on preparing legislation for a conscription law applicable to all Israeli citizens, establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th massacre, and other laws intended to benefit the serving public. He emphasized his intention to protect the interests of those who work, enlist, and are committed to the values of Israel's Declaration of Independence.
Eisenkot stressed the need to allow professional bodies to complete their investigations into the election manipulation allegations without political interference. He called foreign involvement in Israeli affairs "unacceptable and serious," particularly from a state that funds terror and supports Hamas, which he claimed has managed to infiltrate the Prime Minister's office in recent years. He questioned whether foreign entities attempted to influence the elections and through whom.
"What is already clear is that the Likud and Netanyahu have launched a coordinated and organized campaign to delegitimize the election results," Eisenkot stated, adding that their statements and briefings were pre-prepared because they lost and lack a majority. He reiterated that Israel is a state of law and he will not allow any deviation from the Knesset's scheduled swearing-in. Eisenkot concluded by asserting that the days of Netanyahu using government institutions for personal needs are over, and no spin can hide the fact that the majority of the Israeli public voted against the October 7th government and draft dodgers. He called for calm and restraint, expressing hope for a better future.
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