Disagreement within the right over the prisoner deal.. Smotrich accuses Eisenkot of treason

The Israeli Minister of Finance and head of the Religious Zionism Party, Bezalel Smotrich, launched a scathing attack today, Friday, against former minister and Knesset member Gadi Eisenkot, in response to his criticism of his opposition to the prisoner exchange deal.

Smotrich wrote that it was his firm position that prevented the conclusion of a partial deal “and led to the return of all prisoners,” accusing Eisenkot to “leave the government and engage in petty politics” At a time when the country was facing war.

And he said, addressing Eisenkot: “On a day like this, you should have been silent, regretful, ashamed, ask for forgiveness, and tell us thank you because we did not listen to you.”

Smotrich added that if Eisenkot’s visions of withdrawing to the lines before October 7 and stopping the fighting had taken control, “But we would have missed this great achievement.”

He continued that his rejection of any partial deal was the reason that “we now obtain all the prisoners.” Smotrich Eisenkot and the head of the “National Unity” party were accused of… Benny Gantz called for them to give up their government seats in the midst of the war, and wrote that this constituted “betrayal.” For fighters and prisoners. He also attacked Eisenkot’s use of the term “under command.” He interpreted this as a political insult directed at opponents within the Zionist Camp. Despite the harsh tone, Smotrich concluded his statement with a call for unity and responsibility. He said that he “will continue with great responsibility to unite the people and work to destroy Hamas and disarm Gaza.” The confrontation between the politicians comes in light of severe internal political tensions, coinciding with sensitive negotiations over the prisoner deal and issues related to the post-war period. On the other hand, the head of the “Khol Lavan” party condemned And former Israeli Army Minister, Benny Gantz, the post published by the Minister of Finance and head of the “Religious Zionism” party Bezalel Smotrich, in which he attacked former Minister Gadi Eisenkot.

Gantz wrote in his statement: “Bezalel, your position on the deal and your vote against it is your right to a democratic state, even if it contradicts my position and the position of the majority of the public in Israel. But I just remind you that the terrible massacre occurred during the period of the government of which you are a member and hold a crucial ministerial position.”

 

 

 

Gantz added, criticizing: “It is unfortunate that on a day like this you choose to attack a bereaved father – a man.” He lost his son during a mission to rescue prisoners, and he, like many others, paid the highest price for all of us.” Smotrich responded to Gantz, saying: “Dear me, I did not attack Gadi at all, quite the opposite.” Unfortunately, he was the one who attacked me with harsh words instead of leading a respectful discussion and disagreement for the public interest. I did not attack him, but I responded to him respectfully and in detail.”

Smotrich added: “I bow before Gadi as a bereaved father who lost his son, a hero of Israel, but I respond to him as a politician. He cannot attack with harsh words and then hide behind the fact that he is a bereaved father to prevent criticism or response.”

He concluded by saying: “I hope that we will all be able, in the spirit of unity on the Feast of Umbrella, to manage differences rationally, listening and respecting the other opinion, on the basis that we all want goodness and security for our country, and we pray that all our brothers will return to their homes as soon as possible.” “It is possible.”  

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