Netanyahu Signals Readiness for Unity Government Without Ben-Gvir
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled to Gadi Eisenkot that his Likud party is willing to form a unity government without including Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party. This comes despite previous commitments to his political partners and amid international criticism of Ben-Gvir. The move suggests Netanyahu's willingness to make political concessions to achieve a broader coalition government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Netanyahu is reportedly willing to form a unity government without including Itamar Ben-Gvir's party.
- The message was conveyed to Gadi Eisenkot amid discussions of a potential unity government.
- Netanyahu previously pledged to include his political partners like Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
- U.S. officials have reportedly expressed opposition to Ben-Gvir joining the government.
- Tensions between Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir were evident during the election campaign.
Sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have conveyed a message to Gadi Eisenkot indicating that if negotiations for a unity government commence, the Likud party will not insist on including the Otzma Yehudit party. This report, originating from "Winnet," comes amid growing calls from Netanyahu for a unity government and the possibility of Eisenkot forming a government to replace him.
During the election campaign, Netanyahu had pledged to maintain alliances with political partners, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. However, he now appears willing to alter his stance to advance the formation of a unity government. When questioned by a member of the "change bloc" about this shift from his promises to Ben-Gvir, the response was clear: "There is already international criticism of Ben-Gvir's conduct. He simply will not join, he will not be part of the government."
The prospect of Netanyahu parting ways with Ben-Gvir also arises from criticism voiced by figures in the circle of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Ben-Gvir's potential inclusion in the next government. Reports from late September indicated American officials had expressed opposition to the Otzma Yehudit chairman's participation.
Tensions between Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir were evident during the election campaign when the Prime Minister stated he would not grant Ben-Gvir the portfolios for National Security, Defense, or Justice. Otzma Yehudit at the time attacked these remarks, claiming Netanyahu intended to exclude their party from the government and bring in Eisenkot instead. The current messages to Eisenkot suggest Netanyahu's readiness to pay a significant political price to join a unity government.
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