Commentator Calculates Path to Government Formation
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman presented a plan for government formation, which Channel 12 commentator Yair Sherki analyzed. Sherki calculated that a government could be formed numerically, potentially with 80 Knesset members, but this would require breaking election promises. He suggested that the "change bloc" would prefer to break one promise rather than two, and that new elections would disrespect the public's trust in the system.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Channel 12 commentator Yair Sherki calculated a potential government with 80 Knesset members.
- Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman presented an initial government formation framework.
- Forming a government would require breaking election promises, Sherki stated.
- Sherki suggested the "change bloc" would break one promise rather than two.
- New elections would be a disgrace to public trust, according to Sherki.
Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman presented an initial framework for forming a government. Channel 12 commentator Yair Sherki analyzed the political landscape, suggesting that numerically, a government is possible. Sherki explained that a "change bloc-haredi" government, which would be stable, could be formed with 48 seats plus 13 seats, potentially reaching 80 Knesset members when including Arab MKs who oppose Netanyahu's return as Prime Minister.
Sherki argued that any coalition formation would necessitate breaking campaign promises. He noted that Netanyahu's statement, "I am with the partners, you are invited," implies a need to sit with both Netanyahu and the Haredi parties, as Netanyahu is unwilling to separate from them. This would mean breaking a core election promise. Sherki posited that the "change bloc" would prefer to break one promise rather than two, implying a choice between sitting with Haredi parties, Arab parties, or Netanyahu.
He also stated that going to new elections would be a "disgrace" to the Israeli public's commitment and their trust in the system. Sherki commented on Lieberman's approach, noting that while Lieberman attacks Izencoat, he recommends him, and that Lieberman is primarily repeating his election promises, with the Haredi issue being less emphasized now.
