Eisenkot pledges to form emergency government and strengthen US ties

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot pledged on Wednesday to form a new government following last week’s parliamentary elections. He also vowed to strengthen relations with the United States under President Donald Trump during his address.

Eisenkot delivered these remarks at the Yashar Party headquarters in Tel Aviv. The former IDF Chief of General Staff spoke directly to supporters and party members about the urgent political needs facing the nation today.

He emphasized the resilience of the current political system despite recent electoral challenges. Eisenkot stated that their democratic institutions remain robust and capable of handling the transition of power effectively in the coming days.

The opposition leader announced plans to establish a national emergency government as soon as possible. This move aims to address immediate state priorities while ensuring stability during the post-election period for all citizens.

Eisenkot said they are working to realize the public mandate by creating a coalition quickly. He described the democracy as vibrant and strong amidst the efforts to finalize the executive branch composition.

He reiterated the commitment to creating a coalition that reflects the electorate's choices. The focus remains on swift action to stabilize the executive branch and maintain strong international partnerships moving forward.