Eisenkot Party Accuses Netanyahu of Hypocrisy on Unity Calls
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of hypocrisy for calling for a national unity government, stating his past policies divided Israeli society. Netanyahu had previously warned against a government supported by Arab parties and urged a broad coalition with his own allies. Yashar proposed conditions for Eisenkot to lead a unity government, including abandoning far-right alliances and adopting specific principles against Hamas.
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- Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of hypocrisy over unity calls.
- Netanyahu warned against a government supported by Arab parties and urged a broad coalition.
- Yashar claims Netanyahu's past policies have deepened societal divisions in Israel.
- Yashar set conditions for Eisenkot to lead a unity government, including principles against Hamas.
- The party invited Likud to join if they renounce far-right alliances and adopt Yashar's principles.
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of hypocrisy regarding his calls for a national unity government. The party stated that Netanyahu's current appeals for unity contradict his past policies, which they claim have deepened societal divisions in Israel. This response comes after Netanyahu released a video message expressing concern that a government led by Eisenkot, relying on support from Arab political parties, could harm Israel internally. Netanyahu had urged the formation of a broad national unity coalition, including the Likud party's ultra-nationalist and ultra-Orthodox partners.
The Yashar party countered that Netanyahu's focus on unity emerged only after realizing his time in power might be ending. They asserted that the Prime Minister has consistently promoted societal division, even during wartime, and that his actions have systematically undermined the principle of unity. The party outlined conditions for an emergency government under Eisenkot's leadership, stipulating it would only include Knesset members who support Yashar's four core principles. These principles include recognizing Hamas as a terrorist organization and committing to eliminating its military and governmental capabilities.
Yashar also extended an invitation to Likud and its representatives to join a future coalition. However, they stipulated that Netanyahu and his allies must first renounce their alliance with far-right factions, adopt Eisenkot's proposed principles, and support a government led by him. "If Likud and its allies are suddenly interested in unity and a broad government, they can, with full justification, publicly announce the termination of their alliance with extremists," the party stated. The article also notes that ongoing coalition negotiations are marked by new disagreements among potential government partners.
