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Eisenkot Accuses Netanyahu of Inciting Anti-Arab Campaign

Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot, leading the Yashar party, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fueling a "violent and racist" campaign against Arab citizens.

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What happened

01Gadi Eisenkot accused PM Netanyahu of fueling a "violent and racist" campaign against Arab citizens.
02Eisenkot was tasked by President Herzog to form a government after the recent Knesset election.
03Eisenkot plans to form an "emergency government" and investigate the October 7th attack.
04He called for strict supervision of Netanyahu's interim government concerning security actions.
05Netanyahu's coalition won 53 seats, while parties supporting Eisenkot secured 67 seats.
06Eisenkot expressed confidence in MK Elyasaf Peretz despite family concerns about Arab coalition partners.

Eisenkot, tasked with forming a government, criticized the delegitimization of Arab Israelis and vowed to pursue an "emergency government." He also called for strict oversight of Netanyahu's interim government regarding security matters, particularly concerning potential actions against Iran. Eisenkot expressed confidence in his party member Elyasaf Peretz amidst family concerns about potential Arab coalition partners.

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