Smotrich to Matan Kahana: Do not accept the position of Knesset Speaker with the backing of terror supporters
Religious Zionism chairman Bezalel Smotrich harshly attacked former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot and called on Matan Kahana to refuse the position of Knesset Speaker if it is backed by the Arab parties, during a press conference marking the swearing-in of the Knesset.
Religious Zionism chairman Bezalel Smotrich delivered a sharp statement today (Tuesday) at a press conference marking the swearing-in of the Knesset, and attacked former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Smotrich accused Eisenkot of "a frenzied rush into the arms of Israel's enemies, anti-Zionist terror supporters" in order to defeat his domestic rivals. He called on MK Matan Kahana to refuse the position of Knesset Speaker if it is appointed with the support of the Arab parties, calling it "moral bankruptcy and a loss of ethical composure." Smotrich also addressed the Haredim and warned them against the "honey trap" of cooperating with elements that would try to oust Netanyahu and the right.