Israeli "Change Bloc" Claims President Herzog May Push for Netanyahu-Eisenkot Government
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israeli "change bloc" sources claim President Isaac Herzog may try to form a government led by Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot if elections result in a deadlock. Herzog's office denies discussing specific government formations, stating such talks will occur post-election. The President reportedly seeks to avoid further elections and has urged leaders to moderate political rhetoric.
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- "Change bloc" sources allege President Herzog may promote a Netanyahu-Eisenkot government after elections.
- The President's office denies discussing specific government formations or a "unity government."
- Herzog reportedly aims to prevent a repeat election and has urged moderated political discourse.
- Discussions on government composition will occur after election results are finalized, according to the President's residence.
- Commentator Shlomo Filber reportedly shared negative news for Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Sources within the "change bloc" political camp believe that Israeli President Isaac Herzog is preparing for a potential political deadlock following the upcoming elections and may attempt to advance a joint government between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot if no clear winner emerges.
According to a report by Yara Shapira on Kan 11, Herzog has already conveyed messages to party leaders he has spoken with, urging them to moderate political discourse. His office stated that the President aims to prevent Israel from being drawn into another election cycle and is considering various options to address a political tie scenario.
However, the President's residence has denied these claims, stating that Herzog has not discussed a "unity government" with any candidate or Knesset member. They emphasized that the President is not currently involved in forming any specific government composition, and such discussions will only take place during consultations at the President's residence after the election results are received.
Separately, commentator Shlomo Filber reportedly delivered "not good news at all for Netanyahu."
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