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Eisenkot Slams 'Rotten' Government After Protest at His Home
Dozens of right-wing activists protested outside the Herzliya home of Gadi Eisenkot, the chairman of the Yashar party, also referred to as the National Unity party, on Sunday evening. The demonstration was held to oppose potential political cooperation with Arab parties in forming a government following the elections for the 26th Knesset. Protesters displayed signs with slogans such as "No leftist government with terrorists" and "Treasonous leftists endanger Jews."
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What happened
- 01Dozens of right-wing activists protested outside Gadi Eisenkot's Herzliya home on Sunday evening.
- 02Protesters opposed potential political negotiations to form a government with the support of Arab parties.
- 03Demonstrators called Gadi Eisenkot a traitor and accused him of murdering his son, Gal Eisenkot, who fell in Gaza.
- 04Eisenkot's party condemned the protest, calling it a direct result of rotten political leadership.
- 05The party blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office for inciting the protest and called for the government's replacement.
- 06Journalist Ben Caspit criticized the demonstrators, noting Eisenkot's 41 years of military service and the loss of his son and two nephews.
During the protest, demonstrators directed chants of "traitor" at the former IDF Chief of Staff and his wife. A video captured one demonstrator shouting accusations at Eisenkot's wife, claiming her husband "sold" and "murdered" their son, Master Sergeant (Res.) Gal Eisenkot, who was killed in combat in Gaza. Other protesters joined in the chants.
Eisenkot's party strongly condemned the protest, describing it as a pathetic attack and a direct consequence of a rotten and unbridled political leadership that has erased red lines to stay in power. The party blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his office for fostering an atmosphere of incitement, stating that the incident proves the urgent need to replace the current government. Journalist Ben Caspit also criticized the protesters, highlighting Eisenkot's 41 years of military service and his profound family losses, which include his son and two nephews.
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