Eisenkot Urges Netanyahu to Show Restraint in Security Decisions
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of 'Yashar', wrote to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging caution in security decisions during the transition period. Eisenkot warned against deploying security forces without immediate threats, citing potential harm to democracy. This follows Netanyahu's call for a unity government and his controversial speech at the Knesset swearing-in, which led to 'Yashar' canceling a meeting. The Likud party stated Netanyahu remains committed to unity and avoiding cooperation with terror supporters.
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- Gadi Eisenkot urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to show restraint in security decisions.
- Eisenkot warned against deploying security forces without an immediate threat.
- Netanyahu reiterated his call for a unity government after a controversial speech.
- Eisenkot's party canceled a meeting with Netanyahu's Likud following the speech.
- The Likud stated Netanyahu is committed to unity and avoiding terror supporters.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the 'Yashar' party, sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, urging him to exercise extreme caution and responsibility in making national security decisions while serving as a caretaker prime minister. Eisenkot implored Netanyahu to demonstrate restraint and avoid dangerous actions that could await a new government sworn in with the Knesset's confidence. He warned that deploying security forces without an immediate, undeniable threat could have devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and public trust in governing institutions, potentially placing security chiefs in a difficult constitutional conflict.
Eisenkot expressed deep concern over recent reports of foreign considerations influencing Israel's security. He emphasized Netanyahu's duty to act with heightened caution in the current complex and sensitive political climate, particularly regarding decisions requiring the prime minister's approval. This comes as Netanyahu, following a controversial speech at the swearing-in ceremony of the 26th Knesset, reiterated his call for a unity government, stating it was possible because the public knows how to unite in critical moments.
Netanyahu's speech had attacked the intention to form a government with parties supporting terrorism, leading to walkouts from some Knesset members, including Yair Golan. Following this, Netanyahu called for an investigation into alleged foreign interference in elections. In response, Naftali Bennett, chairman of 'Yachad', interrupted, questioning why the October 7th events and Qatar's advisors were not being investigated.
Shortly after, 'Yashar' announced the cancellation of a scheduled negotiation meeting due to Netanyahu's divisive and hateful speech, which Eisenkot deemed an abuse of a state event. Eisenkot stated he was convinced Netanyahu was unfit to continue in office and that an emergency national government was urgently needed to prevent further division and security risks. The Likud party responded that Netanyahu is committed to national unity and willing to meet with any faction desiring it, reiterating his stance against cooperating with terror supporters. They questioned the cancellation of a meeting with 'Yashar' while continuing talks with others, asserting Netanyahu continues to work towards a unity government.
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