My Word: Political promises and threats - opinion
Eisenkot also called for a “national emergency government,” under his leadership, saying: “This will require creative and unconventional political steps.”
Assessment
A former military chief is publicly positioning himself as the only figure capable of forming a unity government during a crisis. The demand for creative and unconventional steps signals that standard coalition politics are seen as inadequate. The real question is whether other party leaders will accept his leadership or dismiss the proposal as a power grab. Watch for reactions from the current prime minister and opposition heads.