Brother of Fallen Soldier Calls for Unity Through Compromise, Not Just Words
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Menachem Kalmanzon, whose brother Major Elhanan Kalmanzon was killed saving civilians, urged Prime Minister Netanyahu, MK Naftali Bennett, and MK Gadi Eisenkot to demonstrate national unity through compromise. He called on them to publicly state what concessions they are willing to make on critical issues like judicial reform and the draft. Kalmanzon stressed that true unity requires sacrificing on important matters, not just those of little consequence, and demanded transparency in political negotiations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Menachem Kalmanzon urged Israeli leaders to compromise on key issues for national unity.
- He called for public disclosure of political concessions leaders are willing to make.
- Kalmanzon's brother died saving civilians under fire on Kislev 5.
- He questioned leaders on their willingness to compromise on judicial reform and the draft.
- The call is directed at Prime Minister Netanyahu, MK Naftali Bennett, and MK Gadi Eisenkot.
On what would have been his brother's birthday, Menachem Kalmanzon has appealed to Prime Minister Netanyahu, MK Naftali Bennett, and MK Gadi Eisenkot to transform unity declarations into tangible actions. Kalmanzon's brother, Major Elhanan Kalmanzon, was killed while saving civilians under fire. Menachem Kalmanzon urged the leaders to compromise on painful issues, accept political costs, and publicly disclose what they are willing to concede for the sake of national unity.
Kalmanzon stated that unity is a process that requires more than just speeches or behind-the-scenes discussions. He acknowledged Netanyahu's unity statements, which he and others have long awaited, but stressed they are insufficient for progress. Many Israelis share the yearning for unity and are prepared to make significant concessions, prioritizing national cohesion over immediate, pressing concerns, as the Prime Minister himself noted.
Drawing on his brother's sacrifice on Kislev 5, Kalmanzon emphasized that Major Kalmanzon acted without regard for the civilians' political views, seeing them only as fellow Jews. He questioned Prime Minister Netanyahu about his willingness to compromise, particularly on issues like judicial reform, the draft, and the handling of the October 7th events, even if it means risking support from Haredi parties or deviating from his preferred judicial overhaul.
Kalmanzon extended the same challenge to Bennett and Eisenkot, asking what they are prepared to give up. He suggested that if each side only compromises on what is unimportant to them, true unity will not be achieved. He called for transparency in negotiations, asserting that the public deserves to know the compromises being made that will shape their future.
He concluded by stating that while complete agreement on all issues or worldviews is not necessary, a genuine willingness to compromise is essential. The public is ready to concede important matters for the country and expects its leaders to demonstrate the same commitment.
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