Netanyahu to Unite Right Bloc First, Then Seek Broader Coalition
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Channel 12 commentator Amit Segal predicts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will first focus on uniting the right-wing bloc before seeking coalition partners from outside. Key challenges include internal bloc tensions and the fragmentation of the United Torah Judaism party. Segal believes Netanyahu may pursue broader partnerships beyond individual defectors, potentially including figures like Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman, despite existing political hurdles.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Amit Segal predicts Netanyahu will first unite the right-wing bloc before seeking outside partners.
- Internal tensions within the right-wing bloc are a primary challenge for Netanyahu.
- The fragmentation of United Torah Judaism into three parties presents a significant hurdle.
- Netanyahu may seek broader political partnerships rather than individual defectors.
- Potential cooperation with Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman is possible but faces obstacles.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to prioritize consolidating the right-wing bloc before seeking partners from outside it, according to Channel 12 commentator Amit Segal. Segal believes Netanyahu's initial efforts will focus on repairing internal tensions within the bloc, which he described as nearing dissolution before the recent elections.
A significant challenge for Netanyahu will be unifying the "United Torah Judaism" party, which has fragmented into three distinct factions. "Netanyahu will start with his bloc. His bloc was on the verge of collapse. Now a connection is needed," Segal stated. He added, "His difficult problem is United Torah Judaism, which has broken into three different parties. His strategy is first to unite the bloc."
Segal anticipates that only after unifying the bloc will Netanyahu attempt to broaden support for his government by engaging with other political figures. He suggested that unlike previous attempts to recruit individual Knesset members, Netanyahu might now pursue broader political partnerships. "After Netanyahu completes this, he will turn to hunt for possible partners on the other side," Segal predicted, adding, "I suspect this is not about hunting defectors like Silman, but about buying them in pieces."
Regarding potential partners, Segal mentioned Gadi Eisenkot but assessed that ideologically, Eisenkot is closer to Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman. He also noted that Bennett and Lieberman have previously distanced themselves from the right-wing bloc, partly due to Netanyahu's leadership. Segal suggested that a renewed cooperation with them could depend on the positions offered to them in the next government, stating, "If they assume they are entering through the front door to the country's leadership, it could work."
However, Segal pointed out political obstacles, noting that both Bennett and Lieberman face challenges. "Both have a weight - Bennett has Lapid, and Lieberman only yesterday accused Netanyahu of betrayal. Nevertheless, anything is possible," he concluded.
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