Eisenkot Pushes for Government Formation Amidst Netanyahu's Alleged Incitement
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Change bloc, is pushing to form a new government by early next week, comprising 48 bloc members and 8 from Ra'am. This move aims to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and initiate policy changes, including an inquiry into October 7th and addressing Jewish militias. The article also accuses Netanyahu of intending to incite violence against Arab citizens in mixed cities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot aims to form a government by early next week with 56 seats.
- The proposed government would oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Eisenkot's government would launch an inquiry into the October 7th events.
- Netanyahu is accused of intending to incite violence against Arab citizens.
- The article mentions a proposal received by Avigdor Lieberman.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Change bloc, aims to swear in a new government by Wednesday or early the following week. This government would comprise 48 members from the Change bloc and 8 from Ra'am, totaling 56 seats, with the Joint List abstaining or absent. Eisenkot believes this would oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ministers, with portfolios like Housing and Interior potentially held in trust for United Torah Judaism and possibly Shas. Negotiations with the ultra-Orthodox parties would continue as the government begins its work. Key initiatives proposed include establishing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th events, removing David Zini from his position as Shin Bet chief, and repealing 'coup laws.' The government would also begin discussions on the 2027-2028 state budget, address Jewish terrorist militias in the West Bank, eliminate leavened products from government offices, and repair Israel's foreign relations. Eisenkot anticipates the ultra-Orthodox parties would eventually join the coalition.
The article also alleges that Netanyahu intends to incite violence against Arab citizens in mixed cities, contrasting with Eisenkot's push for governmental stability and policy changes. It mentions that Likud Knesset members arrived this week with a "hate song," and questions what proposal Avigdor Lieberman received.