Eisenkot Defends Arab Citizens, Dismisses Concerns Over Peretz
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming a government, stated on X that coalition talks are progressing and expressed confidence in Elisaf Peretz. Eisenkot condemned what he called a racist campaign against Arab citizens, fueled by the outgoing prime minister, and called it an act desecrating the Declaration of Independence.
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- Gadi Eisenkot is not concerned about Elisaf Peretz amid coalition talks.
- Eisenkot stated Arab citizens face a racist de-legitimization campaign.
- He claims the campaign is fueled by the outgoing prime minister for political reasons.
- Eisenkot called attempts to smear Arab citizens an anti-state act.
- He stated this act desecrates the Declaration of Independence.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu and tasked with forming a government, stated on X that coalition talks are progressing and all options are being explored. He expressed confidence in Elisaf Peretz, saying, "I trust Elisaf Peretz, I know he trusts me and the choices I make, and will continue to make. I am not concerned by this." Eisenkot strongly criticized what he described as a "racist and violent de-legitimization campaign" targeting Arab citizens of Israel since the election campaign began, which he claims is fueled by the outgoing prime minister and his associates for political gain. He characterized attempts to marginalize and smear Arab citizens as a group as an "anti-state act that desecrates the Declaration of Independence."
