Trump crisis in Israel: Support for Netanyahu raises opposition
Former Chief of General Staff Gadi Eisenkot stated that elections in Israel should not be interfered with.
Quick Look
Israeli politician Gadi Eisenkot stated that there should be no foreign intervention in the elections in his country and emphasized that Israeli voters will decide the next prime minister.
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Why It Matters
Political figures and foreign relations continue to be a matter of debate before the upcoming elections in Israel.
Former Chief of General Staff and Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot, who is seen as Netanyahu's biggest rival in the elections, said in a conference he attended that he respects the USA, but Israeli voters will decide who will be the next prime minister of his country.
In his interview with Channel 12, Eisenkot stated that he had previously met with the Americans and requested not to intervene in the elections in Israel.
Stating that he did not see "any information or event that would require urgent and immediate action" for an attack on Iran shortly before the elections, Eisenkot expressed that he trusted the current Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir on this issue.
On the other hand, former Defense Minister and Our Home Israel Party leader Avigdor Liberman said in an interview with Israel's 103FM radio that there were unprecedented developments between the USA and Israel.
Liberman said, "As I understand it, President Trump is very pleased to rule Israel through his puppet named Bibi. What we see here is something we have never seen before."
Open Questions
- How will US officials respond to allegations of election interference?
- What is the exact date of the elections in Israel?
