Eisenkot Slams Attacks on Arab Citizens, Calls Them Anti-State
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
MK Gadi Eisenkot condemned attacks on Arab citizens of Israel as "anti-state actions" that disrespect national values. He accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of a "racist and violent de-legitimization campaign" against the Arab population. Eisenkot also stressed the need for government oversight during a sensitive transition period and reiterated his efforts to form a stable emergency government. He dismissed personal concerns about internal party dissent regarding potential coalition partners, focusing instead on what he called a "vicious" campaign against lawmakers.
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- MK Gadi Eisenkot called attempts to smear Arab citizens as a group "anti-state actions."
- Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of conducting a "racist and violent de-legitimization campaign."
- He stressed the need for close government oversight during a sensitive transitional period.
- Eisenkot is actively working to form a stable emergency government based on core principles.
- He dismissed personal concerns about internal party dissent regarding coalition partners.
- Eisenkot condemned a "vicious and ugly campaign" targeting lawmakers and their families.
Member of Knesset Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, strongly criticized what he termed "anti-state actions" aimed at casting aspersions on Arab citizens of Israel as a group. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) released before Shabbat, Eisenkot stated that Arab Israeli citizens are an integral part of the Israeli narrative and that attempts to denigrate them as a collective disrespect the Declaration of Independence and the values of a Jewish and democratic state. He emphasized that while one can disagree with or even strongly dislike representatives of Arab parties, it is unacceptable and improper to slander an entire sector.
Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of conducting a "racist and violent de-legitimization campaign" against the Arab population. He also noted that the security and internal situation necessitate close oversight of the government during this sensitive transitional period. This statement followed a meeting he had with the outgoing Prime Minister and his military secretary the previous day, amidst tensions with Iran.
Regarding efforts to form an emergency government, Eisenkot reiterated his commitment to exploring all avenues and speaking with any elected official who agrees to four core principles, aiming to establish a stable government promptly. He described this as the "order of the hour" and the mandate given to him, warning that failing to do so would be a "grave mistake."
Addressing comments made by Miriam Peretz, mother of MK Elissef Peretz from his own party, who expressed opposition to sitting in a government with Arab parties, Eisenkot stated he embraces Miriam Peretz and trusts Elissef. He expressed no personal concern about Elissef's stance but voiced alarm over what he described as a "vicious and ugly campaign" targeting several Yisrael Beiteinu Knesset members and their families, including bereaved families. Eisenkot asserted that while disagreement and criticism are legitimate for public representatives, incitement and threats are unacceptable, and directed any issues with his proposed path to him personally.
