Eisenkot to Offer Netanyahu Unity Government Role, Demands Premiership
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, tasked with forming a government, will propose a unity government to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but demands to lead it without rotation. Eisenkot's "Yashar" party also plans to approach Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party, stating compromises are possible except on the premiership. Netanyahu has called for a broad unity government to address security threats, including Iran's nuclear ambitions. Eisenkot has been actively seeking support for a government of emergency under his leadership, while also condemning attacks against his party members.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot will propose a unity government to Netanyahu but demands to be prime minister.
- Eisenkot's "Yashar" party will approach Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party for coalition talks.
- Netanyahu urges a broad unity government to tackle security challenges, including Iran's nuclear program.
- Eisenkot is working to form an emergency government and has condemned attacks on his party.
- Netanyahu and Eisenkot met to discuss security challenges and government transition oversight.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar" party, who holds the mandate to form a government, is preparing to propose to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the formation of a unity government. However, Eisenkot will insist on leading this government himself, without a rotation agreement. The "Yashar" party aims to create a framework for Netanyahu to focus on diplomatic matters, potentially including offers related to his residence, security, and personal affairs.
"Yashar" also plans to approach Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party. Senior figures in Eisenkot's circle stated, "We will agree to compromises, but not on the issue of the prime minister." The "Yashar" party issued a statement confirming Eisenkot's efforts to establish a "government of emergency" quickly, with all endeavors directed towards this goal.
This comes after "Yashar" previously announced the suspension of negotiations with the Likud party following Netanyahu's "divisive speech." Despite this, sources within "Yashar" indicated a readiness to reschedule the negotiation meeting, expected to occur this week. Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a televised address, reiterated his call for a unity government, urging Eisenkot to join him without preconditions to address the nation's security and national challenges.
Netanyahu emphasized the critical need for a broad national unity government to confront threats, including Iran's nuclear program, and to foster national reconciliation. He recalled a recent conversation with Eisenkot, highlighting their long acquaintance and reinforcing the necessity of a united front to face immense security challenges. Eisenkot, in a recent social media post, also spoke out against the alleged "racist and violent de-legitimization campaign" targeting Arab citizens of Israel, asserting that the Prime Minister represents all citizens.
Eisenkot outlined his intention to explore all avenues and engage with any public representative who agrees with his four core principles to establish a stable government swiftly. He also addressed a recent meeting with Netanyahu and his Military Secretary, Guy Marzano, stressing the need for close oversight of the government during the transition period and condemning what he described as a "vicious and ugly campaign" against some "Yashar" members and their families.
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