Eisenkot: Military Service a Condition for Coalition
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared his party's commitment to military service principles as a condition for coalition partnerships. He stated the party will not compromise on conscription, even when negotiating with Haredi parties. Eisenkot emphasized adherence to the Declaration of Independence and service obligations for all citizens. His party will coordinate with bloc partners and seek allies who accept their core principles.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot stated military service is a condition for coalition partnerships.
- Yisrael Beiteinu will not compromise on conscription principles.
- Eisenkot emphasized commitment to the Declaration of Independence.
- The party will coordinate with bloc partners "B'Ged" and "HaDemokrattim."
- Eisenkot extended a hand to partners who recognize four core principles.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, stated during his faction's first meeting ahead of the 26th Knesset's swearing-in that his party is committed to its principles regarding conscription and will not compromise on them during coalition negotiations, even if it means cooperating with Haredi parties. Eisenkot emphasized the national challenges facing Israel and the commitment to the values of the Declaration of Independence and the obligation of military, national, and civil service for all citizens. He clarified that his party has no intention of abandoning these principles or compromising its values during the political process. Eisenkot added that Yisrael Beiteinu will continue to coordinate with its bloc partners, "B'Ged" and "HaDemokrattim," and will extend a hand to any political partner who recognizes the four fundamental principles the party has set as a condition for forming a government.
