Israeli Politician Eitan Cabel Prioritizes Government Formation Over Promises

Eitan Cabel, a prominent figure in the center-left camp, stated in an interview with i24NEWS that his primary goal during the recent election campaign was to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "at any cost." He clarified that the focus on issues like draft evasion and the demand for a state inquiry commission was instrumental in achieving this objective.

Cabel admitted that forming a new government is his top priority, even if it means breaking promises made to reservist soldiers, a group he identifies with. "I look you in the eye again and tell you: forming a government at any cost," he declared. He expressed a desire to see Gadi Eisenkot as the next Prime Minister.

When challenged on whether this stance meant abandoning the campaign's ideology, Cabel rejected the interpretation, stating, "I never said what you are now inventing about me." He emphasized that his aim was solely to end Netanyahu's tenure, whom he described as leading the country during its "biggest disaster."

Regarding potential coalition partners, Cabel indicated openness to collaborating with Arab or Haredi parties, stating, "It doesn't matter to me who." He explained that the key criterion for partnership would be a willingness to adhere to the new government's fundamental principles, regardless of the party's identity. "Any person, any party that is willing to join under the stretcher according to the criteria that the new government, with God's help, will set is invited," he concluded.