Time for a Decision
Avi Shilon argues that as long as Israel is identified with Netanyahu, its international standing will suffer. He proposes a unity government headed by Eisenkot, and criticizes Netanyahu's proposal to halt American security aid.
In an opinion piece on ynet, Avi Shilon argues that as long as Israel is identified with Benjamin Netanyahu, it will struggle to improve its international standing. He proposes a unity government led by Gadi Eisenkot, with Netanyahu serving as acting prime minister, preserving his influence but losing his status as leader. Shilon criticizes Netanyahu's proposal to halt American security aid, describing it as a burden on the bilateral relationship. The article references the 2026 elections and compares the current political situation to that after the 1988 elections.