Ex-IDF Chief Gabi Ashkenazi Mediates Between Netanyahu and Eisenkot
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi is reportedly mediating between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael Beiteinu leader Gadi Eisenkot, according to commentator Yoav Limor. This occurs as efforts to form a new government continue, despite Eisenkot's firm stance against serving under Netanyahu. Ashkenazi, who has military and past government experience with both men, is acting as the go-between. The "Change Bloc" is also working to form an emergency government with Eisenkot potentially leading it.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gabi Ashkenazi is mediating between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Yisrael Beiteinu leader Gadi Eisenkot.
- Commentator Yoav Limor revealed the mediation efforts on Channel 12.
- Eisenkot has publicly refused to serve under Netanyahu, even in a rotation.
- The mediation occurs amid ongoing efforts to form a new Israeli government.
- Ashkenazi previously served as Foreign Minister in a Netanyahu-led government.
Senior commentator Yoav Limor revealed on Channel 12 that former IDF Chief of Staff and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi is acting as an intermediary between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael Beiteinu party leader Gadi Eisenkot. Limor stated on air, "Do you know who is mediating between Eisenkot and Netanyahu? Who is the man going between them? Gabi Ashkenazi." The report comes amid ongoing efforts to form the next government and the possibility of a unity government. The nature of these contacts, any proposals made, and whether they have the leaders' approval remain unclear.
This revelation follows Eisenkot's repeated public statements that he will not serve under Netanyahu, even in a rotation agreement, and that he is committed to replacing the current government. Eisenkot has vowed to resign within an hour if he breaks this promise. Meanwhile, leaders of the "Change Bloc" parties have agreed to work together to form a national emergency government, with Eisenkot as its head. The process of recommending a candidate to President Yitzhak Herzog is ongoing.
Ashkenazi, the 19th IDF Chief of Staff from 2007 to 2011, entered politics with the Blue and White party. He served as Foreign Minister from 2020 to 2021 in the unity government led by Netanyahu alongside Benny Gantz. Ashkenazi has a long-standing relationship with Eisenkot from their military service and experience working in a joint government with Netanyahu.
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