Netanyahu's circle's new trick – that could trap Eisenkot
A report on Channel 14 reveals a political maneuver attributed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's circle: allowing Gadi Eisenkot to obtain legal approval for a conscription law acceptable to United Torah Judaism, only for Netanyahu to then reclaim their support. Netanyahu is reportedly concerned about losing the ultra-Orthodox parties' backing to Eisenkot.
A report on Channel 14 reveals a new political maneuver attributed to the circle of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aimed at trapping Gadi Eisenkot and preventing him from stealing the support of the ultra-Orthodox parties. According to the report, Netanyahu is very concerned despite the support of Shas, and the fear that Eisenkot will win the backing of United Torah Judaism has become tangible. The plan: to allow Eisenkot to obtain legal approval for a conscription law acceptable to United Torah Judaism, and then Netanyahu will rush forward and reclaim the support of the ultra-Orthodox party in order to form a right-wing government. The report quotes a conversation between Netanyahu and United Torah Judaism chairman MK Yaakov Asher, who said the party has not yet decided whom to recommend to the president. The report does not include a response from Eisenkot or his party.