Eisenkot Responds to Netanyahu, Offers Unity Government on One Condition
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu party fiercely criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call for a national unity government, calling it "hysterical" and a "pathetic spin." The party stated that unity is only possible if Netanyahu dissolves his alliance with "extremists" and accepts Eisenkot's principles. Netanyahu had warned against a government reliant on Arab parties, advocating for broad national unity instead.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot's party called Prime Minister Netanyahu's unity call "hysterical" and a "pathetic spin."
- Eisenkot's party demands Netanyahu dissolve alliances with "extremists" for unity.
- Netanyahu warned against a government reliant on Arab parties, citing security risks.
- Netanyahu called for a broad national unity government including Zionist parties.
- Eisenkot's party set conditions for joining a government, including recognizing Hamas as terror group.
The Yisrael Beiteinu party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday following his call for a national unity government. The party labeled Netanyahu's remarks a "hysterical speech," asserting that he only now speaks of unity because he realizes his time in office is limited. Yisrael Beiteinu accused Netanyahu of cynically exploiting the value of unity, a principle he has historically worked against, and of continuing to "sow destruction."
The strong response came after Netanyahu released a video statement warning against forming a government reliant on the support of Arab parties. He argued that "a government dependent on Hamas supporters will not fight Hamas," and that such a government would endanger national security and Israel's Jewish character. Netanyahu called for a broad unity government including national camp parties and Zionist parties, stating, "There is only one choice: not national suicide, but national unity."
Yisrael Beiteinu clarified that while the door to joining the Likud party is not closed, they have set clear conditions. The party stated that if Likud and its allies desire unity, they must publicly announce the dissolution of their alliance with "extremists," accept Gadi Eisenkot's "four principles," and agree to enter a government led by Eisenkot. The party emphasized that any government partner would need to recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization and commit to destroying its military and governmental power. Until then, Yisrael Beiteinu concluded, Netanyahu's call is "a pathetic spin and nothing more."
