Senior Analyst: Eisenkot Faces Political Reckoning If Government Formation Fails
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Ultra-Orthodox leaders have decided not to endorse any candidate for president, signaling their independence from political factions. Political analyst Mati Tuchfeld believes Gadi Eisenkot faces a critical test during his 42-day mandate to form a government, with potential failure ending his political career. Benjamin Netanyahu's camp is expected to actively work against Eisenkot's success, aiming to regain the mandate.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox leaders will not endorse any candidate for president, asserting independence.
- Gadi Eisenkot faces a critical 42-day mandate to form a government.
- Failure to form a government could end Gadi Eisenkot's political career.
- Benjamin Netanyahu's camp plans to obstruct Eisenkot's government formation efforts.
- The political system is preparing for a decisive phase in government formation.
The Israeli political system is bracing for a critical phase in government formation, as ultra-Orthodox newspapers prominently reported the decision by leading rabbis not to endorse any candidate for president. Mati Tuchfeld, the political desk chief for Channel 14, analyzed the significance of this ultra-Orthodox move and the power dynamics between Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Tuchfeld stated that the rabbis' decision to withhold support from any presidential candidate serves to signal their independence from both Netanyahu and Eisenkot. He further elaborated that the expected transfer of the mandate to Eisenkot presents him with a crucial political test that could determine his future in public life.
"Now that it is clear Eisenkot will receive the mandate first, he will have 28 days, plus an additional 14 days, to do everything possible to form a government under his leadership," Tuchfeld explained. "If he fails, not only will he not become prime minister, but he may also reach the end of his political career, as has happened to other left-wing leaders before him."
Meanwhile, Netanyahu's camp is reportedly preparing to actively hinder Eisenkot's efforts during his mandate period. Tuchfeld suggested that Netanyahu will attempt to obstruct Eisenkot's path to forming a government, potentially by leveraging relationships with ultra-Orthodox parties, with the ultimate goal of causing Eisenkot to fail and transferring the mandate back to Netanyahu.
