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Netanyahu Pushes Unity Government Amid Rival Distrust and Political Maneuvering
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively pursuing a unity government, aiming to buy time and potentially blame rivals if new elections are triggered. His strategy involves projecting himself as a conciliator while facing a divided opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot. Rivals, remembering past betrayals, remain distrustful. Key agreements include leaving the Knesset speaker position with Eisenkot's party, while Avigdor Liberman has advised Eisenkot against relying on Arab parties and suggested securing ultra-Orthodox support instead.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for a unity government to gain time and potentially blame rivals for future elections.
- Rivals of Netanyahu remain distrustful due to past betrayals, hindering their ability to present a united front.
- Gadi Eisenkot leads the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, but internal divisions persist among its members.
- Avigdor Liberman advised Eisenkot to seek ultra-Orthodox support instead of relying on Arab parties.
- The position of Knesset speaker is to remain with Eisenkot's party, Yashar!, to avoid internal conflict.
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