Joint List to Recommend Eisenkot for Prime Minister, Barring Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
The Joint List announced it will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister to Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog, aiming to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu's return to power. The party made the unanimous decision after internal consultations, citing public demand and a commitment to opposing Netanyahu. They believe this move will strengthen the opposition's chances and thwart efforts to form a unity government that would keep Netanyahu in office. A delegation is set to meet the president on Thursday.
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- The Joint List will recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister to President Yitzhak Herzog.
- The decision aims to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu and his government from returning to power.
- The party stated the decision was unanimous after consultations among its factions.
- The Joint List expressed concern that the opposition has not adequately confronted Netanyahu's approach.
- They believe this recommendation will strengthen the opposition's chances and block Netanyahu's path.
- A delegation including Yousef Jabareen and Ahmad Tibi will visit the President's residence Thursday.
The Joint List announced on Thursday its decision to recommend Gadi Eisenkot for the role of prime minister. The party stated it would inform Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog of this decision on Thursday evening. This move is framed as a continuation of the significant public support the party has received and a response to the popular demand to prevent Benjamin Netanyahu and his government from returning to power. The Joint List emphasized its commitment to taking all possible steps to achieve this goal.
In its statement, the Joint List explained that the decision was unanimous after consultations among its constituent factions. The party acknowledged that the decision was not easy, noting that despite their insistence on ousting Netanyahu, the opposition bloc led by Eisenkot has not yet demonstrated the necessary readiness to confront Netanyahu's approach, not just his person, and to counter incitement against Arab citizens and challenges to the legitimacy of their political choices.
The Joint List believes that even though Eisenkot has secured more recommendations than Netanyahu, it is important to widen this gap. They see this step as strengthening the chances of replacing the current government and narrowing the path for various attempts to form a national unity government that would keep Netanyahu in power. The party suggested that Netanyahu is pursuing such an option with the support of influential Israeli, regional, and international forces.
A delegation from the Joint List, including Yousef Jabareen, Ahmad Tibi, Bakar Awwad, Ofer Cassif, and Maha Karkabi-Saba, is scheduled to visit the President's residence at 4:40 PM on Thursday.
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