Israeli Party Backs Eisenkot for Premier in Presidential Consultations
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
The "Achad" faction met with Israel's President and recommended Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, fulfilling a promise by Naftali Bennett. The faction expressed commitment to helping Eisenkot establish a stable government and prevent further elections. However, differing views emerged within the faction regarding the criteria for potential political alliances, with one MK emphasizing shared values and rejecting certain ideologies.
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- The "Achad" faction recommended Gadi Eisenkot to form the government, fulfilling Naftali Bennett's commitment.
- Faction members met with the President to discuss forming a stable government and avoiding new elections.
- Liran Avishar Ben-Horin stated that Bennett will fully support Eisenkot's complex mission.
- MK Eitan Ginzburg highlighted public desire to end repeated election cycles.
- MK Ram Ben Barak stated unity is only possible with parties sharing similar values.
- The faction issued a brief statement and left without answering questions.
Representatives of the "Achad" (Together) faction met with Israel's President on Thursday evening as part of consultations to form a new government. The faction recommended Gadi Eisenkot to receive the mandate to form the government, fulfilling a commitment made by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Members of Knesset Eitan Ginzburg, Meirav Cohen, and Ram Ben Barak, along with incoming Knesset members Liran Avishar Ben-Horin and Bruria Neeman Arman, attended the meeting at the President's Residence.
The President inquired about the possibility of forming a stable government to prevent further elections. Liran Avishar Ben-Horin responded that it is time to task Eisenkot with forming the government and that parties should engage in negotiations to achieve the best outcome, stating that a good government can be formed based on the principles presented by the bloc's parties. "Bennett will do everything to assist Gadi in this complex mission. He knows its complexity and will stand behind him," she added.
MK Eitan Ginzburg emphasized the public's broad agreement on the need to end repeated elections, stating, "We will do everything so that the Knesset fulfills its term and a government capable of functioning is established in Israel. The public has spoken, for better or worse." He added that the faction members are determined to help Eisenkot form a government as quickly as possible.
Regarding potential mergers, Avishar Ben-Horin clarified that it is not currently on the agenda, stressing that the "Achad" faction is united and strong. However, MK Ram Ben Barak expressed a different view, stating that broad unity is only possible with parties sharing similar values, and not with those who do not believe all people are equal or who hold fascist worldviews.
Following the meeting, the faction members issued a brief, less-than-a-minute statement to the press before quickly leaving without answering any questions, highlighting the sensitivity of the discussions.
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