Eisenkot vows to advance draft law, Oct. 7 inquiry despite slim coalition prospects

MK Gadi Eisenkot vowed to advance a military draft law and a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 attack, despite the slim prospects of forming a coalition to do so. Speaking at an event in Tel Aviv, Eisenkot said the issues are existential and he will not abandon them.

MK Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the four-seat Yashar party, vowed on Thursday to advance a military draft law and a state commission of inquiry into the October 7, 2023 attack, despite acknowledging the slim prospects of forming a coalition to do so. Speaking at an event in Tel Aviv, Eisenkot said the issues are existential and he will not abandon them. The article notes the current coalition holds 61 seats and the opposition 59, with Eisenkot's party holding the balance of power. Eisenkot stated he would not join a government that does not advance these two issues.