Channel 11 Commentator Outlines Path to Stable Government Until 2030
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Channel 11 commentator Michael Shemesh proposed a realistic scenario for a stable Israeli government lasting until 2030, potentially led by Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman. This government could be formed by the opposition bloc, Ra'am, and United Torah Judaism, with leaders justifying broken promises by highlighting Netanyahu's removal. Shemesh criticized opposition leaders for making unrealistic campaign pledges.
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- Commentator Michael Shemesh envisions a stable Israeli government lasting until 2030.
- A potential government could include the opposition bloc, Ra'am, and United Torah Judaism.
- Leaders might justify broken election promises by focusing on removing Netanyahu.
- A senior Likud official reportedly believes such a government could last four years.
- Shemesh criticized opposition leaders for making unrealistic campaign promises.
Channel 11 commentator Michael Shemesh has presented a scenario for forming a stable government that could last until 2030, despite the current political deadlock. Shemesh suggests that Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman could justify reneging on election promises to achieve this goal. He believes a government comprising the opposition bloc, Ra'am, and United Torah Judaism is the most realistic possibility, with a senior Likud official reportedly stating it would be a four-year government.
Shemesh explained that such a coalition could present itself to voters by acknowledging unfulfilled promises but highlighting the achievement of removing Benjamin Netanyahu from power. He anticipates that the "reasonable voter" who cast ballots for this bloc primarily desired Netanyahu's removal and would view this as a success.
However, Shemesh also criticized the opposition leaders, calling their current media conduct "a disgrace." He argued that they made unrealistic promises to voters during the election campaign, knowing they could not be fulfilled. Shemesh made these remarks on 103FM on November 1, 2026.
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