Eisenkot Cancels Talks With Likud Over Netanyahu's 'Divisive' Speech
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the 'Yahad' party, canceled scheduled negotiations with the Likud party following a speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot cited Netanyahu's "divisive speech" and "contempt for the swearing-in ceremony" as reasons for the cancellation. The party stated that Netanyahu "does not want unity."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot canceled negotiations with Likud due to Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech.
- Eisenkot cited Netanyahu's speech as "divisive" and showing "contempt for the swearing-in ceremony."
- The 'Yahad' party stated Netanyahu "does not want unity."
- The canceled talks were scheduled for the day after the announcement.
- The speech preceded the traditional photo of Knesset party leaders.
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the 'Yahad' party, announced the cancellation of a negotiation session scheduled for the following day with the Likud party. The decision was made in response to a speech delivered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shortly before the traditional photo of party leaders at the Knesset.
A statement released by Eisenkot's party declared, "In light of the divisive speech delivered by the Prime Minister, and his contempt for the swearing-in ceremony in the Knesset and the remaining dignity of the state under his rule, the party leader has ordered the cancellation of the negotiation session." The statement further asserted, "Unprecedented. Netanyahu does not want unity."
