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Haaretz EnglishPolitics

Eisenkot Aims to Form Government, Oust Netanyahu

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Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, is attempting to form a new government to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot's plan involves uniting 48 lawmakers from "bloc of change" parties with eight from the United Arab List, creating a 56-seat majority. The United Arab List's 11 MKs would abstain from voting. This move aims to prevent Netanyahu from continuing in power.

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  • Gadi Eisenkot is working to form a new government to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • Eisenkot's proposed government would have 56 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's 53.
  • The new government would include 48 lawmakers from the "bloc of change" parties.
  • Eight lawmakers from the United Arab List would join Eisenkot's proposed coalition.
  • The Joint List's 11 MKs are expected to abstain or skip the vote.

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