Netanyahu Fears Lieberman More Than Eisenkot in Coalition Talks
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Senior Likud officials are concerned that Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, poses the greatest threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition-building efforts. While Gadi Eisenkot was mentioned as a potential leader of a unity government or a bloc, Lieberman is identified as the primary worry. Shas has denied plans to leave the right-wing bloc.
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- Likud leaders fear Avigdor Lieberman more than Gadi Eisenkot in coalition talks.
- Senior Likud officials are discussing potential political scenarios for coalition formation.
- Options include a unity government led by Gadi Eisenkot.
- Avigdor Lieberman is seen as the most dangerous player for Likud's plans.
- Shas has denied intentions to break from the right-wing bloc.
As coalition talks intensify, senior Likud officials are identifying a new central threat to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition-building efforts. According to journalist Moran Azulai, Likud ministers are considering various political scenarios for the coming weeks. Among the possibilities being discussed are surprising cooperation agreements, including the formation of a unity government led by Gadi Eisenkot, or the creation of a bloc with Eisenkot to oppose a government formed by Avigdor Lieberman.
Despite these discussions, the primary concern for Likud leaders is not Eisenkot, but rather Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu. Lieberman is seen by Likud officials as the most worrying and dangerous player regarding their coalition plans. Meanwhile, Shas has denied reports that they would break from the right-wing bloc.
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