MK who left Lapid reveals: I tried to bring Eisenkot to Yesh Atid

MK Elazar Stern, who left Yesh Atid after 11 years, revealed in an interview with 'Meet the Press' that he had previously tried to recruit Gadi Eisenkot to the party. He stated that if he remains in politics, he would join Eisenkot. Stern addressed the enlistment of Haredim, supported special tracks, and did not rule out sitting with Ra'am under certain conditions. He criticized Netanyahu and the coalition.

MK Elazar Stern announced at the end of the week his departure from Yesh Atid after 11 years, and in an interview with 'Meet the Press' revealed that he had previously tried to bring Gadi Eisenkot into the party, but it did not succeed. He stated that if he remains in politics, he would join Eisenkot, out of deep appreciation for him. Stern, a former head of the IDF Manpower Directorate, addressed the enlistment of Haredim and supported special service tracks, similar to athletes and musicians, while estimating that many would enlist. He did not rule out sitting with Ra'am, provided they recognize the state as Jewish and democratic and support service. He criticized Netanyahu, who he said led to October 7 and the social rift, and called for a moderate and prudent leader.