A statement on behalf of Yonatan Shelach said:
The remarks in question were a poorly worded expression of a clear point — the future of the country depends on winning the elections, and winning the elections depends on unity within the Bloc of Hope. Everyone who heard my words understood exactly what I meant.
Gadi Eizenkot has devoted his life to Israel’s security, and we all appreciate that. We will not allow anyone to sow discord between us.