Former Minister Haim Ramon Predicts Netanyahu's Political Exit

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Haim Ramon reiterated his prediction that Benjamin Netanyahu will not continue as Prime Minister after the next election, stating his chances are "approaching zero." Ramon believes that as the election nears, Netanyahu's ability to form a coalition of 61 Knesset members from right-wing and religious parties is increasingly unlikely.

Ramon also suggested that the "change bloc" parties will struggle to secure a majority on their own. However, he asserted that Arab parties would prevent Netanyahu from serving as a caretaker prime minister. In Ramon's scenario, Gadi Eisenkot would propose a minority government, challenging potential partners like Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett to support it to oust Netanyahu without negotiating with Arab parties.

Ramon anticipates this move would lead to a temporary minority government. He explained that such a government, with only 54 or 55 seats, could not sustain itself without expansion. He concluded that the current political struggle centers on who will lead a minority or transitional government, and that Netanyahu's prospects for remaining Prime Minister are negligible.