Yisrael Beiteinu Urges President Herzog Against New Elections
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu representatives met with President Yitzhak Herzog to recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister and urged against further elections. The party criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's accountability for the October 7th failures and set red lines for coalition partners, refusing to work with parties that do not condemn Hamas. They also discussed the Haredi draft, advocating for a balance between Torah study and IDF service. The party stressed the urgency of forming a government but not at the expense of core principles.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yisrael Beiteinu recommended Gadi Eisenkot to President Herzog for prime minister.
- The party warned against further elections, calling them a "privilege" Israel cannot afford.
- Yisrael Beiteinu criticized PM Netanyahu for lacking accountability for October 7th failures.
- The party will not partner with Arab parties unwilling to condemn Hamas.
- Yisrael Beiteinu supports balancing Torah study with IDF service for Haredi men.
Representatives from the Yisrael Beiteinu party met with President Yitzhak Herzog on Wednesday as part of consultations for forming the next government. During the meeting, the party recommended Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the National Unity party, for the role of prime minister. The Yisrael Beiteinu delegation, including faction chairman Oded Forer and party CEO Ina Zilbergertz, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating he does not take responsibility for the failures of October 7th, with attorney Amir Schneider noting a lack of accountability.
The party also outlined its red lines regarding potential coalition partners, specifically stating they would not rely on Arab parties unwilling to condemn Hamas or parties in power during the October 7th events. Schneider emphasized that Hamas is a terror organization and not an asset, refuting any notion otherwise.
Regarding the contentious issue of drafting Haredi men into the IDF, Yisrael Beiteinu acknowledged the importance of Torah study but saw no contradiction with military service, citing the example of Religious Zionist men who balance both. President Herzog encouraged political flexibility to enable government formation and commented on US Vice President J.D. Vance's remarks, suggesting not all commitments or boycotts must be upheld.
Following the meeting, MK Forer addressed the press, stressing the critical need to form a government and prevent further elections, stating Israel cannot afford additional political deadlock given the security and economic challenges. However, he reiterated that Yisrael Beiteinu would not compromise its core positions to form a government at any cost. The party wished Gadi Eisenkot success in his efforts to form a government.
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