"Netanyahu's Poison": Yair Golan Slams PM After Protesters Target Gadi Eisenkot
Yair Golan condemns right-wing protesters targeting Gadi Eisenkot, calling the incitement the "poison" and legacy of PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a searing condemnation of the current political climate in Israel, Democratic Party chairman Yair Golan has launched a blistering attack against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The outcry follows a disturbing incident where right-wing demonstrators targeted the home of former IDF Chief of Staff and Yashar party chief Gadi Eisenkot, accusing him of being responsible for the death of his own son.
A "Horrific Attack" Without Boundaries
The incident occurred on Sunday when protesters gathered outside Eisenkot's residence, shouting "traitor" and hurling cruel accusations regarding the loss of his son and two nephews. Eisenkot, a veteran who dedicated four decades of his life to military service, became the target of a verbal onslaught that has sent shockwaves through the Israeli political landscape.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Yair Golan expressed deep indignation, directly linking the behavior of the protesters to the rhetoric emanating from the Prime Minister's office. Golan described the event as a manifestation of a "poison machine" operated by Netanyahu and his supporters.
"Last night, Netanyahu's poison machine's people came to the home of my partner, Gadi Eisenkot, and shouted at him that he murdered his son. His son," Golan stated.
Golan further asserted that this level of incitement represents the true legacy of Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming that the Prime Minister's people have crossed every moral boundary and reached a new low in public discourse.
Yashar Party Rebukes "Rotten Leadership"
The Yashar Party also issued a fierce statement, labeling the demonstration as "despicable." The party argued that such attacks are the direct consequence of a "rotten, unrestrained political leadership" that has abandoned all red lines simply to maintain power.
The party statement emphasized that the spirit of this attack blows directly from Netanyahu's office and serves as urgent proof that the current government must be replaced for the sake of Israeli society and the state. In a biting closing remark, the party noted that they no longer even expect a condemnation from the Prime Minister, stating, "The shame is entirely yours."
Political Shift: The Push for a New Government
Despite the attacks, support for Gadi Eisenkot appears to be mounting among key political figures as Israel navigates a deadlock following recent Knesset elections.
- Naftali Bennett: The former Prime Minister announced that his 'B’Yachad' (Together) faction will recommend Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog to form the next government, citing his promise to respect the voters' decision.
- Avigdor Liberman: The leader of the Yisrael Beytenu party also confirmed his support for Eisenkot for Prime Minister and backed Opposition Leader Yair Lapid for the role of Knesset Speaker. Liberman explicitly ruled out any possibility of joining a government led by Netanyahu.
Responding to the support from Bennett, Eisenkot expressed his gratitude, stating, "Together, we will bring Israel back to the right path!"
Yair Golan concluded his remarks with a promise of a radical shift in the nation's governance, vowing that a new government will soon end the "incitement regime" and restore human dignity, responsibility, and boundaries to Israel's public discourse.