Yair Lapid told Yesh Atid chiefs of staff Thursday evening that former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot is 'not an enemy, he is a partner,' and that the party has not given up on uniting with him, according to political correspondent Nadav Elimelech.
The statement Thursday evening adds to the ongoing political discussion about Eisenkot's potential role in future coalition formation. Lapid's remarks, reported by a political correspondent, signal that Yesh Atid continues to view Eisenkot as a potential partner despite earlier speculation about tensions between the figures. The comment comes amid broader coalition maneuvering as parties position themselves ahead of a possible election.
- StrongYesh Atid MKs urge unity under Eisenkot, warn bloc at risk; Bennett does not rule out joining
- DevelopingEisenkot, Stern, Glik meet near Jerusalem — Bennett silent on coalition alignment
- DevelopingGadi Eisenkot hints he would partner with Netanyahu
- StrongYonatan Shalev's office clarifies his remarks on Gadi Eisenkot were 'poor phrasing'
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