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Netanyahu Allies Push Unity Government With Rival Eisenkot

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's allies are reportedly promoting a unity government with rival Gadi Eisenkot, a concept President Donald Trump is receptive to. The proposed coalition could allow Netanyahu to form a more moderate government, potentially excluding far-right allies. The Trump administration is reportedly divided on the idea, with some officials favoring it and others distrusting Netanyahu.

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Netanyahu's allies are reportedly promoting a unity government with rival Gadi Eisenkot.
President Donald Trump is reportedly receptive to the idea of a unity government.
The proposed coalition could allow Netanyahu to form a more moderate government.
Netanyahu has presented himself to US officials as the strongest partner against Iran.
The Trump administration is reportedly divided over the unity government proposal.

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Netanyahu has privately told American and European officials that a partnership with Eisenkot could allow him to form a more moderate coalition without far-right allies.per Washington Post, citing three people familiar with the discussions
Netanyahu has also presented himself to US officials as the strongest Israeli partner for a renewed US-Israeli campaign against Iran.per Washington Post
Trump wanted a stable government to be formed quickly after the vote.per A Likud official

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