Eisenkot Must Form Coalition With Arab Parties, Analyst Argues
Translated & summarized from Zman Yisrael by baba
An analyst argues that Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Lieberman hold the keys to forming Israel's next government, urging Eisenkot to build a coalition with Arab parties. This move is presented as a historic opportunity to end the right-wing government and address domestic issues like the judicial overhaul. The analyst criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's focus on Iran and questions Eisenkot's willingness to pursue such a radical political path.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Lieberman hold the keys to forming Israel's next government.
- An analyst urges Eisenkot to form a coalition with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- The proposed coalition aims to prevent the judicial overhaul and address domestic issues.
- The author criticizes Netanyahu's focus on Iran, calling domestic threats more pressing.
- The article questions Eisenkot's resolve and ability to unite opposition factions.
Following an election where opposition blocs hold a clear advantage, a political analyst argues that Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Lieberman hold the keys to forming a government, not Arab parties as some commentators suggest. Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats, has already expressed willingness to form a coalition with Arab parties, a move the analyst urges others to support to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The analysis suggests that the current election results are the best possible outcome for Israeli citizens, offering a chance to end the right-wing government through a "historic and essential cooperation between Jews and Arabs." The author dismisses the low morale within the "change bloc," calling for them to recover and build this coalition.
While Netanyahu's bloc currently has 53 mandates, it is unlikely to reach the 61 needed for a majority unless some Knesset members defect. The analyst posits that Eisenkot must secure his bloc's members and quickly negotiate with Lieberman and Bennett, incorporating Arab parties into the government. This inclusion is deemed necessary not only due to the Arab parties' electoral success but also because Arab citizens deserve representation and a role in governing the state.
The article criticizes Netanyahu's focus on Iran, suggesting it's a tactic to control the public, and argues that Israel's true existential threats are the judicial overhaul, the occupation, and violence against Arab citizens. Eisenkot is urged to present an opposing message, prioritizing these domestic issues over the perceived threat from Iran.
The primary goal for Eisenkot and his allies should be preventing the judicial overhaul and the appointment of judges by Yariv Levin, which the author claims would dismantle the state's institutions. The proposed path involves securing a coalition agreement with Arab parties to enable the replacement of the Knesset speaker and the formation of a new government. Subsequently, a religious party could be brought in to stabilize the government around 70 mandates, even if it means compromising on some election promises.
The author also touches on the issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription, stating it should be based on equality rather than a perceived manpower shortage in the IDF, especially if Israel pursues peace with its neighbors and dismantles settlements. The piece concludes by questioning Eisenkot's resolve to undertake such a radical move and his ability to persuade Bennett and Lieberman, while warning against aligning with Netanyahu, whom the author labels a "master deceiver" and the "angel of death" for Israel.
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