Eisenkot to Propose Unity Government to Netanyahu Without Rotation
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, plans to offer Benjamin Netanyahu a role in a unity government led by Eisenkot, without a rotation agreement for the premiership. The proposal includes a special diplomatic position for Netanyahu. This comes after a meeting between the two, following which Netanyahu publicly called for unity talks without preconditions. Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's public appeal as a "spin," noting that negotiation meetings were already scheduled.
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- Gadi Eisenkot will propose a unity government to Benjamin Netanyahu without a rotation agreement.
- Eisenkot's plan includes a special diplomatic role for Netanyahu within the proposed government.
- Netanyahu publicly called for unity government talks without preconditions after meeting Eisenkot.
- Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's public appeal as a "spin" and noted scheduled negotiation meetings.
- Eisenkot's party will also approach the Religious Zionism party to build a broad coalition.
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, is reportedly planning to offer Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party a place in a national unity government headed by Eisenkot himself. The proposal, as reported by Channel 13, would not include a rotation agreement for the premiership, with Eisenkot intending to lead the government. However, the plan aims to accommodate Netanyahu with a special diplomatic role, focusing on state affairs, and potentially including arrangements for his residence, security, and personal matters.
As part of his efforts to build a broad coalition, Eisenkot's party also intends to approach the Religious Zionism party, led by Bezalel Smotrich. While Eisenkot's camp emphasizes a willingness to compromise on various issues during negotiations, they are firm that the identity of the prime minister is non-negotiable. "We will agree to compromises, but not on the issue of the prime minister," a source close to Eisenkot stated.
This development follows a meeting between Eisenkot and Netanyahu on Thursday. In response, Netanyahu issued a public call for a broad national unity government, stating that the meeting reinforced his belief in the necessity of such a government, particularly given Israel's security challenges. He argued that a narrow government or one dependent on parties he described as "supporters of terror" would be insufficient.
Netanyahu directly appealed to Eisenkot to begin negotiations without preconditions, setting aside political disputes. He urged entering discussions to reach agreements for Israel's security and future, including the issue of conscription, which he believes can be resolved with the Haredi public. Netanyahu cited examples of cross-party cooperation and called for the formation of a "government of hope."
Eisenkot sharply criticized Netanyahu's public appeal, calling it "another spin" and accusing the Prime Minister of misrepresenting the state of negotiations. Eisenkot pointed out that a meeting between the negotiation teams of both parties was already scheduled for the following day. He further alleged that Netanyahu's public pronouncements of unity contradict his actions, which Eisenkot claims continue to deepen divisions. "A nice try, but these tricks don't work on me or on the citizens of Israel," Eisenkot concluded.
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