Commentator Claims Billionaires Pressure Eisenkot on Government Formation
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Commentator Yinon Magal claimed that wealthy donors are pressuring Gadi Eisenkot, who President Isaac Herzog is set to task with forming a government, to include Arab parties. Magal alleged that billionaires who funded Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party are now influencing his decisions. A businessman reportedly threatened to withdraw support if Eisenkot did not respond forcefully to actions against Arab citizens. The issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription remains a key obstacle in coalition negotiations.
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- Commentator Yinon Magal claims billionaires are pressuring Gadi Eisenkot on government formation.
- Wealthy donors who funded Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party are allegedly influencing his decisions.
- A businessman reportedly threatened to withhold support if Eisenkot did not condemn actions against Arab citizens.
- President Isaac Herzog is set to task Eisenkot with forming the next Israeli government.
- The issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription remains a major hurdle in coalition talks.
Commentator Yinon Magal alleged on Channel 14 that wealthy donors are pressuring Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the "Change bloc," to form a government, potentially including Arab parties. Magal claimed on Saturday night that these millionaires and billionaires, who financially supported Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party, are now exerting influence. He cited an alleged message from a businessman to Eisenkot and his aide, Yoav Horowitz, stating that if the party does not strongly condemn Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions regarding Arab citizens, the businessman would no longer vote for them. The businessman reportedly suggested including Arab parties in the coalition as a response. Magal interpreted this as pressure from Eisenkot's financial backers to form a government with Arab votes. Professor Moshe Cohen-Eliya joined the discussion, suggesting a broader network of power centers, including media and the legal system, are involved. He alluded to Channel 12 as a potential media outlet involved. "Yashar!" reportedly raised approximately 38.5 million shekels in guarantees before the elections from prominent business figures, though donations do not necessarily dictate political stances. President Isaac Herzog is set to task Eisenkot with forming the government, following recommendations from 67 Knesset members, compared to 46 for Benjamin Netanyahu. The ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism, which did not recommend anyone, could play a key role in coalition talks, with the contentious issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription remaining unresolved.
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