Journalist Suggests Political Maneuver to Oust Netanyahu

Journalist Reviv Drucker proposed a surprising political scenario on Channel 13's "Choice Zone" program, suggesting that Gadi Eisenkot could form a government without directly joining it, by leveraging the 19 mandates held by Arab parties. Drucker acknowledged this was a "big gamble" but argued it might be the only viable path for the opposition. He presented a hypothetical situation where Arab parties offer such support, forcing politicians to choose between joining Netanyahu, facing further elections under "terrible conditions," or forming a small 12-minister government. This smaller government, he explained, could rapidly advance key initiatives like a state audit committee, a conscription law, a Saudi agreement, a judicial appointments committee, and police reform. Drucker suggested that after initial progress, the government could explore adding more partners or, alternatively, call elections under more favorable terms.

Drucker emphasized that the recent election results definitively show that the liberal bloc cannot win without involving Arab parties in the political game. He admitted the plan was a significant risk but stated that the outcomes necessitate a reevaluation of political options for those opposing Netanyahu.