Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Political Spin on Negotiations
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yamina party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a political "spin" for calling for negotiations that were already scheduled. Eisenkot stated that Netanyahu's actions are an attempt to mislead the public and thwart the formation of a new government. He reiterated Yamina's conditions for joining a government and presented a test for Likud and Religious Zionism regarding the Knesset speaker election.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of a political "spin" regarding scheduled negotiations.
- Eisenkot stated Netanyahu's call for talks was a media maneuver, as a meeting was already set.
- Yamina's conditions for joining a government include recognizing Eisenkot's principles and excluding extremists.
- Eisenkot claimed Netanyahu is aware of his political weakness and the impending formation of a new government.
- Eisenkot presented the Knesset speaker election as a test of Likud and Religious Zionism's sincerity.
Gadi Eisenkot, Chairman of the Yamina party, issued a sharp statement Saturday evening accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a political "spin" regarding negotiations. Eisenkot asserted that Netanyahu's call for negotiations was merely a media maneuver, as a meeting between the negotiating teams had already been scheduled for the following day between Yamina and Likud.
Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's actions as an attempt to mislead the public, stating, "Netanyahu calls for negotiations after they have already been set, claims he wants unity, but desecrates a state occasion in the Knesset, divides and incites as if there's no tomorrow." He emphasized that such political "tricks" would not work on him or the Israeli public.
Eisenkot reiterated Yamina's conditions for joining a "government of national emergency" led by him, which include recognition of his principles and a separation from "extremists." He also claimed that Netanyahu is aware of his political predicament, acknowledging a majority against him in both the public and the Knesset, and the inevitability of a new government.
According to Eisenkot, Netanyahu's conduct is aimed at thwarting the formation of a new government and obstructing the replacement of the Knesset speaker. This comes amid Netanyahu's call for a broad national unity government, citing the Iranian threat and the need for stability.
Eisenkot presented a concrete test for Likud and the Religious Zionism party, scheduled for Tuesday, concerning the election for the Knesset speaker. He urged them to support the candidacy of Matan Kahana, a former fighter pilot and special forces operative, as a demonstration of their seriousness and commitment to a genuine political partnership. Eisenkot concluded by reaffirming his commitment to forming a national emergency government swiftly.
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