Multiple Yesh Atid lawmakers told colleagues Tuesday evening that the party must merge with former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot now, warning that failure could damage the entire anti-Netanyahu bloc, according to a political correspondent. Separately, a report said Naftali Bennett did not rule out serving under Eisenkot.
Two political developments emerged in the Israeli opposition Tuesday evening, both centered on former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot as a potential unifying figure. According to journalist Michael Shemesh, multiple Yesh Atid lawmakers told him that the party must merge with Eisenkot now, warning that 'if we do not act now — the entire bloc could be harmed.' Separately, Shemesh reported that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett did not rule out sitting under Eisenkot today.
The remarks follow earlier reports in this thread. As The Zioneer reported at 20:22, journalist Amit Segal (N12) indicated that Bennett is now open to serving under Eisenkot in a replacement government under certain conditions. At 20:35, The Zioneer reported that multiple Yesh Atid lawmakers told the desk the party must merge with Eisenkot, warning of risk to the blocs. The current report from Shemesh adds that Bennett himself 'did not rule out' a meeting, and quotes lawmakers saying 'if we do not act now.'
Earlier today at 13:56, Bennett publicly called on Eisenkot to enter merger talks. The Shemesh report is based on a single source and remains unverified by other outlets as of publication.
2 developments
- StrongBennett signals readiness to serve under Eisenkot in a replacement government
- DevelopingIsrael Hayom columnist: Eisenkot poised to leap ahead of Likud if he matches Bennett
- StrongBennett calls on Eisenkot to join him for merger talks, says he can beat Netanyahu
- DevelopingGadi Eisenkot says coalition talks must focus on 'what yes, not what no'
Source and signal
- Internal intake