In a statement posted on social media platform X, Eisenkot said, ‘This is Netanyahu's latest deception. After the talks were predetermined, he is calling for talks. He speaks of unity, yet he is undermining the dignity of a state event in the Knesset (Israel's parliament). These tactics do not work on me.’

Earlier, on Thursday, Netanyahu met with Eisenkot. Later, in a video message, Israel's caretaker prime minister said that the meeting had further strengthened his belief that forming a national unity government is urgent. Netanyahu claimed that if a national unity government can be formed, the Iranian threat can be permanently eliminated. He said Tehran would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons against Israel.

However, Eisenkot is not responding to Netanyahu's call and views his statement as a tactical political effort. His comments made clear the disagreement between the two leaders over forming a national unity government.