Eisenkot Vows Not to Sit Under Netanyahu Post-Election

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, declared unequivocally on Wednesday that he would not serve under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even in a rotation, stating he would resign an hour after such a scenario occurred. This firm commitment comes amidst speculation from senior figures and journalists about the possibility of Netanyahu and Eisenkot forming a joint government after the upcoming elections.

Journalist Michael Hauser Tov had previously suggested that despite Eisenkot's strong denials, the political landscape could shift based on election results. Hauser Tov assessed that the likelihood of Avigdor Lieberman becoming prime minister might be higher than Eisenkot joining Netanyahu's government. However, he also noted that a partnership between Eisenkot and Netanyahu was not entirely off the table, with election outcomes potentially playing a significant role.

Hauser Tov further elaborated on the potential impact of election results, distinguishing between scenarios where Eisenkot's bloc secures around 50 seats versus approximately 55 seats. He suggested that the number of mandates could influence the political options available to Eisenkot following the elections.