Netanyahu's Circle Fears Likud Defections Amid Government Formation Talks
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively working to prevent Gadi Eisenkot from forming a government, as Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman pursue separate talks with ultra-Orthodox parties. Lieberman suggested that 3-4 Likud members might defect to a new government once it is formed. Senior figures in the "change bloc" agree that a minority government could attract Likud defectors. A pollster believes this coalition will ultimately be established.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu is trying to stop Gadi Eisenkot from forming a government.
- Avigdor Lieberman claims 3-4 Likud members could join a new government.
- Eisenkot and Lieberman are negotiating separately with ultra-Orthodox parties.
- Senior figures in the 'change bloc' expect Likud defectors to a minority government.
- A senior pollster predicts the current coalition talks will lead to the final government.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is engaged in extensive discussions aimed at preventing Gadi Eisenkot from forming a government. Reports indicate that Eisenkot and Avigdor Lieberman are separately negotiating with ultra-Orthodox parties to bring them into a government led by them. A significant point of contention is the potential for lawmakers to defect from the Likud party. Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, stated that once a 61-seat government is established, it is highly probable that "at least 3-4 Knesset members from the Likud will be able to join." This sentiment is echoed by other senior figures in the "change bloc," who believe that a minority government would incentivize Likud members to join. A senior pollster suggested that this coalition is likely to be the eventual government.
