Amid Internal Clash, Likud Debates Gadi Eisenkot's Inclusion in Party
Dudi Amsalem sparked a heated debate within the Likud party by advocating for the inclusion of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. The proposal ignited sharp divisions among right-wing members, with some supporting the move and others strongly opposing it. Avi Dichter expressed support for Eisenkot joining Likud, while Tali Gottlieb criticized the idea, reflecting the party's internal tensions.
Itamar Ben Gvir seized the moment to reiterate his opposition, labeling Eisenkot as a clear left-wing figure. Ben Gvir stated, "I sat with him in the cabinet rooms and heard him with my own ears. He would prefer to form a government with Yair Golan and Mansour Abbas long before sitting with Amsalem and his partners. It's time to wake up." His remarks underscored the ideological rift within the party regarding Eisenkot's potential role.
The controversy highlights ongoing struggles within Likud over its direction and alliances ahead of future political maneuvers. The debate over Eisenkot's place in the party continues to fuel discord among key figures, signaling further internal challenges for Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc.
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