Netanyahu Considers Unity Government With Eisenkot, Potentially Excluding Haredi Parties
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's circle is considering a unity government with Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, potentially including a premiership rotation. The proposal, aiming to exclude haredi parties initially, faces Eisenkot's prior refusal to join Netanyahu's government. Supporters believe political pressures might lead Eisenkot to reconsider, especially if a repeat election is anticipated. The plan also involves Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich's parties, with haredi parties potentially joining later.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Benjamin Netanyahu's associates are exploring a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, potentially including a premiership rotation.
- The proposed coalition would initially exclude haredi parties but could include Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist-Zehut.
- Eisenkot has previously pledged not to join a government led by Netanyahu.
- Proponents believe political circumstances may compel Eisenkot to reconsider his refusal.
- Netanyahu would aim to address Iran and regional peace during his initial term in a rotation scenario.
- The anti-Netanyahu bloc has rejected the possibility of Eisenkot joining a Likud-led government.
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