Eisenkot slams Netanyahu’s ‘racist’ campaign against Palestinian Israelis
Summary
Gadi Eisenkot accused caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of encouraging a racist campaign against Palestinian citizens of Israel during the election. Eisenkot is seeking to form a government after an election left rival blocs short of a parliamentary majority, while Arab-led parties endorsed him but he ruled out including them in his coalition.Key Facts
- Eisenkot said Palestinian citizens of Israel, who make up about 21 percent of the population, had faced a campaign of delegitimization.
- Eisenkot said Israel’s prime minister must represent all citizens, including those who did not vote for him.
- Eisenkot’s four-party alliance won 48 seats in the October 27 election, while Netanyahu’s bloc won 53; a majority requires 61 seats.
- Arab-led parties won 19 seats, a record, and endorsed Eisenkot to replace Netanyahu.
- Eisenkot ruled out forming a government with the Arab-led parties, despite that option giving him a 67-seat bloc.
- Eisenkot has six weeks to form a government and said he wants to do so as soon as possible.
- Eisenkot urged Netanyahu to avoid renewed military escalation against Iran unless it is critical.
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