Trump Proposes Rotating Premiership in Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing a new plan for Israel's government, aiming to resolve the ongoing political deadlock. The proposal, detailed by the Ynet news portal, envisions a unity government with a rotating premiership involving Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, and Naftali Bennett.

Following recent elections that failed to produce a clear winner, Israel faces a political stalemate. While Netanyahu's Likud party emerged as the largest, opposition parties, including Arab parties, collectively secured more mandates. This has led to three potential scenarios: Eisenkot attempting to form a coalition with Arab parties, which is seen as unlikely to be stable, especially if Avigdor Lieberman is included; the current prime minister seeking new elections, hoping that Ofer Winter might not run again, thereby increasing Netanyahu's chances of forming a majority; or the Trump-brokered unity government.

The third scenario, the most detailed, suggests a rotation of the prime minister's office. Netanyahu would serve first, from the formation of the government until July 7, 2028, coinciding with President Yitzhak Herzog's term. As part of the deal, which may include a pardon, Netanyahu would then transition to the presidency, ending his political career. Following Netanyahu, Eisenkot would serve as prime minister from July 2028 to January 1, 2030. Naftali Bennett would then take over until the next elections.

Trump, while still in office, would act as a guarantor for the rotation and pardon agreements. The plan offers Netanyahu a way to conclude his political career with a legacy like "Abraham Accords 2.0" and secure personal guarantees. Eisenkot would gain experience and lead national recovery efforts with Trump's backing, while Bennett could fulfill campaign promises and return to the premiership with a strong political position.