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When asked about Israel’s incoming government, which may see war criminal Eisenkot replace Netanyahu as PM, @MarkJCarney suggests that this could be an “opportunity for a new start” but emphasizes that “what matters is the steps that are actually taken.” He says that his government “looks forward to engaging with the government of Israel.” 
There should be no illusions about what the Israeli election represents. Eisenkot and his presumed coalition partners have already indicated that they are likely to maintain the status quo when it comes to the genocide in Gaza, illegal settlement expansion in the West Bank, and opposition to a Palestinian state. An election does not stop these actions from being war crimes, nor does it offer relief to Palestinians under Israel’s apartheid rule. This is not a moment to lift the pressure. We will be following closely to make sure that Israel is held accountable for its war crimes, regardless of who leads the country.