Eisenkot to Offer Netanyahu Government Role Without Rotation
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Gadi Eisenkot plans to offer Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a role in a unity government led by Eisenkot, without a rotation of the prime minister position. Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's call for talks as a "spin," stating a meeting was already set for the next day. He outlined conditions for Likud's potential entry into his government, including "parting with the extremists." Eisenkot also urged support for Matan Kahana's bid for Knesset Speaker and plans to approach Bezalel Smotrich to join the unity government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot will offer Benjamin Netanyahu a role in a unity government led by Eisenkot, without rotation.
- Eisenkot called Netanyahu's call for unity talks a "spin" and confirmed a meeting is set for tomorrow.
- Eisenkot's conditions for Likud joining include recognizing his principles and "parting with the extremists."
- Eisenkot urged Likud and Religious Zionism to support Matan Kahana for Knesset Speaker.
- Eisenkot plans to approach Bezalel Smotrich to join the unity government.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, intends to propose that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu join a unity government led by Eisenkot, without a rotation in the premiership. This offer comes amid ongoing negotiations for forming a government headed by Eisenkot. Senior figures close to Eisenkot stated they are prepared for compromises, but not on the issue of leadership, emphasizing there would be no rotation. According to reports, the "change bloc" is considering offering Netanyahu a senior position other than a ministerial role, and potentially arrangements addressing his personal affairs, though details remain undisclosed.
Eisenkot responded to Netanyahu's call for unity government talks, calling it a "spin" and stating that a meeting between their negotiation teams was already scheduled for the following day. Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of calling for unity while continuing to divide and incite, asserting that such tactics would not succeed. He clarified that the conditions for the Likud party to join a government led by him include recognizing his presented principles and "parting with the extremists."
Furthermore, Eisenkot urged the Likud and Religious Zionism parties to support Matan Kahana's candidacy for Knesset Speaker, scheduled for Tuesday. He described the vote as a test of their willingness for political partnership. Eisenkot also plans to approach Bezalel Smotrich, chairman of the Religious Zionism party, in the coming days to try and bring his party into the unity government.
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