Netanyahu Explores Dramatic Move Ahead of Knesset Swearing-In
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is working to prevent a split in the right-wing bloc and stop parties from supporting a "change government" ahead of the Knesset's opening. His Likud party is reportedly trying to divide United Torah Judaism to prevent its members from voting as a bloc. These efforts aim to thwart initiatives by Gadi Eisenkot and his allies, particularly concerning the election of a Knesset speaker and a future confidence vote.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting to keep the right-wing bloc united.
- Netanyahu's Likud party is reportedly trying to divide United Torah Judaism internally.
- The goal is to prevent United Torah Judaism members from voting as a bloc.
- Efforts aim to thwart initiatives by Gadi Eisenkot and his allies.
- Negotiations cover votes for Knesset speaker and government confidence.
As the 26th Knesset prepares to convene, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is engaged in a fierce political battle to prevent the right-wing bloc from fracturing and to stop United Torah Judaism and Shas from supporting a "change government." According to a report in "Maariv," Netanyahu's Likud party is not only trying to keep the bloc united but is also actively seeking to create internal divisions within United Torah Judaism. This effort aims to prevent the party's Knesset members from voting as a bloc in favor of initiatives promoted by Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of 'Yash!', and his allies.
Likud representatives are reportedly attempting to persuade some members of United Torah Judaism, particularly from the Hasidic faction Agudat Yisrael, not to support the "change bloc's" moves. These intensive negotiations extend beyond the upcoming vote for the new Knesset speaker to crucial future votes, including a confidence vote on the formation of a new government. Likud is demanding that Agudat Yisrael representatives not only abstain but actively vote against the establishment of a government led by Eisenkot.
The strategic objective for Netanyahu and his associates is to exploit the traditional internal disagreements within United Torah Judaism, thereby preventing the party from acting cohesantly with the "change bloc" parties.