Gadi Eisenkot outlined his foreign policy priorities on Wednesday, stating his leadership would focus on strengthening and renewing the partnership with the United States. He emphasized an eagerness to collaborate directly with President Donald Trump if he assumes the role of prime minister. Eisenkot noted that joint efforts between the two allies would aim to secure mutual defense goals, bolster regional stability, and generate new economic opportunities across the region.
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Eisenkot's platform prioritizes reinforcing the longstanding bipartisan foundation betwee…: Eisenkot's platform prioritizes reinforcing the longstanding bipartisan foundation between Israel and the United States.
The opposition leader intends to coordinate with Donald Trump to secure stability through…: The opposition leader intends to coordinate with Donald Trump to secure stability throughout the Middle East.
A future Eisenkot administration plans to deepen security partnerships to unlock new regi…: A future Eisenkot administration plans to deepen security partnerships to unlock new regional opportunities.
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Israel's Eisenkot vows to 'deepen' ties to US if he becomes PM
4 November 2026 19:35 GMT
Israeli opposition bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot vowed on Wednesday to strengthen ties with the US and work with President Donald Trump to stabilise the Middle East if be became prime minister.
"Under my leadership, we will renew and deepen that partnership, strengthen the bipartisan foundations that have long sustained it," Eisenkot said, adding that he looked forward to working with Trump to "advance our shared security interests, strengthen regional stability, and open new doors to prosperity for the peoples of the Middle East".
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