Eisenkot Warns Against Politicizing Security Roles
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Gadi Eisenkot criticized Shin Bet head David Zini over alleged requests to investigate Arab lawmakers without evidence. Eisenkot warned against politicizing security roles and accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and Likud of attempting to harm democracy and the rule of law, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot warned against corrupting authority for political reasons.
- Eisenkot criticized Shin Bet head David Zini over alleged investigations.
- Eisenkot accused Netanyahu and Likud of harming democracy.
- Eisenkot stated security officials serve the state, not a king.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, issued a strong statement regarding reports that Shin Bet head David Zini allegedly requested to investigate Arab lawmakers without presenting evidence. Eisenkot asserted that security, law enforcement, and public service officials in Israel serve the state, not a king, and warned, "Woe to him who corrupts his authority and role for political considerations." He directly criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating that "in their distress, Likud and Netanyahu are trying to carry out a pogrom against democracy and the rule of law." Eisenkot accused the government of attempting to drag the country into a dangerous constitutional crisis.
