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Eisenkot Declares 'Absolute Mistrust' in Netanyahu Based on Exit Polls

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the opposition Yashar party, announced on Tuesday that he will immediately work to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government following the release of initial exit polls for the Knesset elections. Eisenkot stated that the preliminary results indicate a complete lack of trust in Netanyahu and his administration, particularly in light of the events of October 7.

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What happened

01Gadi Eisenkot announced he will act immediately to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government following initial election exit polls.
02Eisenkot stated the preliminary results show a complete lack of confidence in Netanyahu and the current administration.
03The opposition leader characterized the projected election results as a victory for Israel's Zionist-statist majority.
04Eisenkot aims to swiftly establish a new Zionist mobilization government if the final results align with the exit polls.
05According to Haaretz English, Eisenkot's Yashar party is projected to secure at least 21 seats in the Knesset.
06According to Srugim, Likud appeared as the largest party in the preliminary election polls.
07Eisenkot's remarks were made on Tuesday evening following the release of initial exit poll data for the Knesset elections.

Characterizing the projected outcome as a victory for the Zionist-statist majority in Israel, Eisenkot pledged to act swiftly to implement the will of the voters. He stated his goal is to establish a new Zionist mobilization government as soon as possible. According to Haaretz English, Eisenkot's party is projected to secure at least 21 seats in the elections.

Despite Likud appearing as the largest party in the polls, according to Srugim, Eisenkot maintained that the results represent a widespread rejection of the current leadership. He declared his intention to begin the process of replacing the government immediately if the final vote count aligns with the exit poll findings.

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“The initial exit poll results indicate complete lack of trust in Netanyahu and the October 7 government by the Zionist majority and most Israeli citizens.”

per Gadi Eisenkot