Netanyahu's Former Advisor Details Panic in PM's Circle
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former Netanyahu advisor Nir Hefetz claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in a state of panic over losing power, viewing Gadi Eisenkot as a significant threat. Hefetz alleges that calls for a unity government are a tactic to slow Eisenkot's political advancement. He also suggested that losing power could lead to more demanding court appearances for Netanyahu in his ongoing trials.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Netanyahu advisor Nir Hefetz claims the Prime Minister is in a state of panic over losing power.
- Hefetz described frantic calls from Yair and Sara Netanyahu regarding the PM's situation.
- The call for a unity government is seen as a tactic to impede rival Gadi Eisenkot.
- Hefetz suggested losing power could lead to more demanding court appearances for Netanyahu.
- Eisenkot's reputation is seen as a key asset for forming a government.
Nir Hefetz, a former advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has revealed what he described as panic within Netanyahu's inner circle, driven by fears of losing power. Hefetz stated that Netanyahu is currently in a state of panic, viewing Gadi Eisenkot as a formidable rival he struggles to counter. The call for a unity government, according to Hefetz, is a tactic to impede Eisenkot's political progress.
Hefetz described the atmosphere in the Prime Minister's office as one of "frantic calls every five seconds with the same message from Yair and Sara," referring to Netanyahu's son and wife, and associates like Amir Ohana. He characterized this panic as a recurring factor in Netanyahu's decision-making when his personal standing is threatened, suggesting that facing opposition and losing the respect of world leaders would be difficult for him.
Regarding Netanyahu's proposal for a unity government, Hefetz speculated that it is a strategy to halt Eisenkot's momentum. He suggested that Netanyahu's initial move to sideline Arab parties was to ensure that no bloc could form a majority without the support of the ultra-Orthodox parties, which have been crucial to his stable rule since 2015. Hefetz believes that engaging Eisenkot in unity government negotiations would be a way to de-escalate the situation, potentially offering concessions like a "French law for a substitute prime minister."
Hefetz also highlighted Eisenkot's potential to unite political partners, noting that his reputation could lend credibility to agreements with the ultra-Orthodox parties. Finally, Hefetz touched upon the implications of losing power for Netanyahu's ongoing legal trials, suggesting that daily court appearances would become mandatory and that judges would take ownership of the proceedings.
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