MK Joins Unity Tent, Urges Netanyahu and Eisenkot to Cooperate
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Member of Knesset Itamar Eitam joined MK Elisha Yadan's "Unity Tent" initiative, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "Yisrael Beiteinu" Chairman Gadi Eisenkot to cooperate. Eitam stated that the public has not decided, leaving Israel with poor alternatives like new elections or a government reliant on Arab parties. He believes unity among Zionist factions is the best path forward, calling on leaders to set aside differences and reach agreements for Israel's sake.
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- MK Itamar Eitam joined the "Unity Tent" initiative, calling for political cooperation.
- Eitam urged PM Netanyahu and "Yisrael Beiteinu" Chairman Gadi Eisenkot to reach agreements.
- He stated that the public has not decided, leaving poor alternatives for Israel.
- Eitam believes unity among Zionist factions is the best option for the country.
- The initiative aims to convey public sentiment to the Knesset.
Member of Knesset Itamar Eitam joined the "Unity Tent" initiative established by MK Elisha Yadan outside the Knesset on Saturday. Eitam called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "Yisrael Beiteinu" Chairman Gadi Eisenkot to set aside their differences and reach agreements.
Eitam explained his decision to join the initiative, stating that the current political reality leaves Israel with two undesirable options: new elections or a government relying on Arab parties. "The public told us: there is no decision," Eitam said, adding that the alternatives are poor. He believes that cooperation and unity are the best option for Israel, especially since neither bloc achieved a decisive victory.
He dismissed claims that the Unity Tent is merely a media stunt, describing it as an authentic call from a genuine place. Eitam and Yadan, who previously advocated for cooperation during the election campaign, aim to convey the public's sentiments to the Knesset. "We are essentially a mediating link between the Knesset and the outside," he explained.
However, Eitam expressed reservations about a government solely dependent on ultra-Orthodox Knesset members, calling it a legitimate but not a good option. He suggested that collaboration among Zionist camps, by setting aside boycotts and mistrust, is the solution, as ideological differences within this large bloc are resolvable.
Despite ongoing protests, Eitam and Yadan are continuing their parliamentary work while also participating in the tent initiative. They intend to remain there and invite the public to join. Ahead of meetings between the Likud and "Yisrael Beiteinu" teams, Eitam urged Netanyahu and Eisenkot to "sit together, lower defenses, and reach agreements and cooperation for the sake of the State of Israel."
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