Eisenkot Addresses Political Storm, Supports Peretz
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot responded to political developments and controversy in a social media post, stating his commitment to forming a government based on four principles. He expressed support for MK Elisaf Peretz and his family, while condemning campaigns against his party and the delegitimization of Arab citizens. Eisenkot vowed to explore all options to establish a stable government, emphasizing Israeli interests and the Knesset's role as an oversight body. He cautioned against political spin and lies, promising direct updates.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot is committed to forming a government based on four core principles.
- Eisenkot expressed support for MK Elisaf Peretz amid controversy.
- He condemned campaigns against his party members and Arab citizens.
- Eisenkot vowed to explore all options to establish a stable government.
- He warned against political spin and promised direct updates on negotiations.
Party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot addressed the political efforts to form a government since receiving the mandate earlier this week, in a social media post published on Friday. He also expressed support for MK Elisaf Peretz and his family, while criticizing campaigns against his party members and attempts to delegitimize Arab citizens of Israel.
Eisenkot stated his intention to "turn over every stone" and speak with any elected official who agrees to four core principles, aiming to establish a stable government swiftly. He emphasized that this is the "order of the hour" and the mandate given to him, calling it a "grave mistake" not to pursue this path. He outlined his negotiation strategy as building partnerships, expanding options, fostering creative cooperation, and maintaining a dialogue based solely on Israeli interests.
He reported progress in discussions with partners and concurrently exploring all possibilities to form a "good, stable, and beneficial government" under his leadership, stating there is "no other alternative." Eisenkot asserted that the era of the outgoing government acting with impunity is over, and the Knesset will become "the home of the people, of all the people." He pledged that under his watch, there would be no more insults against bereaved families or the exploitation of public trust against segments of the population, promising the Knesset would fulfill its role as an effective oversight body.
Addressing the Arab community, Eisenkot declared, "Arab citizens of Israel are part of the Israeli story." He condemned attempts to marginalize and slander them as anti-state actions that dishonor the Declaration of Independence and the values of a Jewish and democratic state. While acknowledging disagreements with representatives of Arab parties, he stated, "we cannot, it is not proper, and I will not allow an entire sector to be defamed."
Looking ahead, Eisenkot acknowledged the "complex and important weeks ahead" and expressed determination to overcome difficulties to form a government and return Israel to "safe shores." He warned that these efforts would likely be accompanied by "spin and many lies" aimed at thwarting government formation, advising the public to "take them all with a grain of salt." He promised to provide updates directly when there is something to report, reflecting the leadership style he believes in and intends to bring to the government he will establish. He concluded with "Shabbat Shalom, citizens of Israel."
