Trump to Force Unity Government in Israel, Analyst Claims

Analyst Guy Bussi asserted on Thursday that associates of former U.S. President Donald Trump are actively working to establish a unity government in Israel, even proposing a rotation mechanism for leadership. Bussi stated he has inside knowledge of these efforts, which he believes began immediately after election results were declared.

Bussi claimed that Trump's people are "working on it a lot" and are pushing for a scenario where Prime Minister Netanyahu would serve the first two years, followed by someone like Izankot or another figure. He suggested that Trump himself would enforce such an agreement, noting the psychological difficulty for Israeli leaders like Izankot or Bennett to refuse a direct request from the former president.

Conversely, Ronen Tzur warned that a new war, particularly with Iran, could freeze political negotiations and significantly alter the landscape. He suggested that such an event would allow Netanyahu to regain control of political events for a period. Tzur also speculated that a joint sitting with the Haredi parties, possibly including Shas if Aryeh Deri is no longer its leader, might be feasible.

Bussi also commented on the Haredi parties, predicting that pre-election promises would be broken and that leaders who propose a conscription law without quotas or sanctions would gain their support, regardless of who they are. He believes the Haredi community has experienced its worst four years under the current government.

Tzur, while acknowledging the possibility of Trump's intervention, expressed skepticism about Netanyahu's ability to guarantee a rotation agreement. However, he suggested that a unity government excluding the parties of Smotrich and Ben Gvir should be seriously considered due to the "damage" they are causing to Israel's existence.