Eisenkot Accuses Likud of Trying to Poach Defectors; Likud Denies
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael party accused the Likud party of attempting to recruit its members following the elections. The Yisrael party claimed ministers and Knesset members from Likud contacted its members, but Likud figures like Yaakov Bardugo and Almog Cohen vehemently denied the allegations, calling them "pure fake news."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yisrael party leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Likud of trying to recruit defectors from his party.
- The Yisrael party named ministers and Knesset members allegedly involved in the recruitment attempts.
- Likud's Yaakov Bardugo and Almog Cohen strongly denied contacting any members of Eisenkot's party.
- Almog Cohen called the accusations "pure fake news" and questioned Eisenkot's campaign manager.
- Eisenkot's party stated its commitment to forming a Zionist government based on public decision.
The Yisrael party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, has accused elements within and around the Likud party of attempting to recruit defectors from its ranks following the recent elections. The party claims that ministers and designated Knesset members, including Yoav Kisch, Yaakov Bardugo, and Almog Cohen, have contacted its members. Eisenkot's party stated, "In recent hours, there is noticeable hysteria in the Likud, including phone calls to designated ministers and Knesset members from Yisrael, including Almog Cohen, Yoav Kisch, Yaakov Bardugo, and others." The party further asserted, "The entire public sees your pressure from the loss. We are committed to fulfilling the public's decision and establishing a Zionist government that will act for all Israelis."
However, the accusations were strongly denied by those named. Designated Likud Knesset member Yaakov Bardugo told journalist Amit Segal, "I did not contact anyone from Eisenkot's party." Likud Knesset member Almog Cohen also refuted the claims, responding sharply to Eisenkot's campaign manager, Ronen Menelis, "I smell your fear all the way to the horizons. Are you already making sure your party members remain loyal to the Muslim Brotherhood?! Perhaps you should have them sign a loyalty pledge to the Supreme Leader?" Cohen added, "Regarding the matter itself, I did not speak with any person from the crooked party. Pure fake news."
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