Eisenkot Sends First Message to Trump in English Post-Election
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, tapped to form Israel's next government, sent an English message to allies, including President Donald Trump, stating Israelis voted for change. He pledged to establish a national emergency government and deepen U.S.-Israel cooperation. Eisenkot expressed eagerness to work with Trump's administration, highlighting their commitment to Israel amidst coalition talks.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot sent an English message to allies and President Trump, stating Israelis voted for change.
- Eisenkot aims to form a national emergency government and deepen U.S.-Israel partnership.
- He expressed eagerness to work with President Trump and his administration.
- The message follows an agreement by change bloc parties to back Eisenkot for prime minister.
- Eisenkot vowed to bring new leadership focused on all Israeli citizens.
Gadi Eisenkot, a candidate to form Israel's next government, released a message in English addressed to Israel's allies in the United States and globally, including a direct address to U.S. President Donald Trump. Eisenkot stated that "the citizens of Israel voted for change and for the replacement of the current government," and declared his intention to establish a national emergency government as soon as possible. He pledged to bring new leadership that would work for all citizens and to renew and deepen the partnership between Israel and the United States.
Eisenkot emphasized that the relationship between the two nations transcends governmental ties. "Under my leadership, we will renew and deepen this partnership, strengthening the bipartisan foundations upon which it has rested for years," he wrote. He also affirmed Israel's continued role as a central and reliable strategic partner for the U.S. in the Middle East and expressed his intent to advance opportunities for regional cooperation.
Concluding his message, Eisenkot stated, "I look forward to working in close and fruitful cooperation with President Trump and his administration. We deeply appreciate their friendship and profound commitment to Israel." The message comes amid ongoing coalition talks following an agreement by leaders of the "change bloc" parties to support Eisenkot as the nominee to form the government and begin coalition negotiations.
Eisenkot ended his statement with a declaration of his vision: "This is the Israel I believe in, and this is the future we intend to build."
