Eisenkot calls Netanyahu unfit after divisive speech
· World · India Today, NDTV
Gadi Eisenkot called Benjamin Netanyahu unfit to remain in office after Netanyahu’s divisive speech at the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset. Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance won 53 seats, while Eisenkot’viders own centre‑ Yashar party holds 48 seats. Eisenkot vowed to form a “national emergency government” and accused Netanyahu of deepening divisions. The swearing‑in took place amid a political deadlock after the October 27 election. Israel’s President Isaac Herzog urged lawmakers to avoid another election and find common ground. The political crisis threatens to put Israel’s security at risk, according to Eisenkot. Netanyahu blamed Arab‑led parties for “destruction of the Jewish state” and called for a unity government to address rising security threats from Iran. The two rival blocs remain dead‑locked, with no clear path to a majority. Israel faces a potential snap election if a coalition cannot be formed.
Why it matters
Eisenkot’s challenge could unseat Netanyahu, reshaping Israeli leadership at a time of heightened security tensions with Iran. The outcome will affect Israel’s domestic cohesion and its strategic stance toward regional threats.
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