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Eisenkot Pushes for Emergency Government, Warns Against Sabotage

Gadi Eisenkot, the head of the Yashar party, also identified as the leader of Yisrael Beiteinu or Yamina in different reports, announced on Friday that he is working to establish a national emergency government. Citing a severe and dangerous emergency, Eisenkot stated that he hopes to receive the mandate to form the government early next week. He reported significant progress and breakthroughs in intensive, ongoing negotiations.

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01Gadi Eisenkot announced on Friday that he is working to form a national emergency government to address a severe crisis in Israel.
02Eisenkot hopes to receive the mandate to form the new government early next week, reporting significant progress in ongoing negotiations.
03The proposed government would initially be based on four Zionist change and reform parties, with invitations extended to all Knesset factions.
04Eisenkot claimed that only 46 Knesset members support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's continued tenure, while 74 do not express confidence in him.
05The core principles of the proposed government include recognizing Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and accepting the Declaration of Independence.
06The government's platform requires ensuring universal service to strengthen the IDF and recognizing Hamas as a terrorist organization to dismantle its power.
07Eisenkot warned that anyone who sabotages the government's formation for personal reasons will face historical condemnation and will not be forgiven.

Eisenkot criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asserting that his continued tenure threatens Israeli democracy and that his minority support is dangerous. According to Eisenkot, consultations at the President's Residence showed that only 46 Knesset members supported Netanyahu's continued term, while 74 did not express confidence in him. Eisenkot warned that anyone who attempts to obstruct or torpedo the formation of the new government for personal reasons will face historical condemnation and will not be forgiven.

The proposed government would initially be based on four Zionist change and reform parties, but Eisenkot invited all Knesset factions to join if they agree to four core principles. These principles include recognizing Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, accepting the values of the Declaration of Independence, ensuring universal military, national, or civil service to strengthen the IDF, and recognizing Hamas as a terrorist organization while committing to dismantling its military and governmental power.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 5 newsrooms. Updated 22:02