לא רק החלפת יו"ר הכנסת: זה המהלך הבא של גוש השינוי

The "Change Bloc" intends to hold swift elections for the position of State Comptroller, following the annulment of previous elections. This move is in addition to their efforts to replace the Knesset Speaker. The bloc's parties are preparing for both scenarios, though a consensus candidate for Speaker has not yet been determined. Gadi Eisenkot is being considered for the Comptroller role, with the understanding that if a government is formed, he would relinquish the Speaker position, making his appointment reversible.

Meanwhile, sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicate he is not eager for a unity government with Eisenkot and will not abandon his current bloc partners. They believe pressure regarding the "Change Bloc's" reliance on Arab parties will cause the coalition to collapse. Netanyahu's associates suggest that either Eisenkot joins the government under Netanyahu's terms, or Israel will face repeat elections.

Attention is now focused on the President's Residence, where Knesset faction representatives are expected to recommend a candidate to form the next government on Wednesday. Currently, Eisenkot is projected to receive more recommendations than Netanyahu. The "Habayit Yehudi" party announced it will recommend Eisenkot, with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stating he will honor the voters' decision. Yair Golan is also expected to support Eisenkot for Prime Minister.

President Isaac Herzog urged party leaders to approach the situation with open minds and to confront reality. Within the "Yahadut HaTorah" party, there is no outright rejection of joining an Eisenkot-led bloc. Avi Greintz, a spokesperson for Rabbi Landau's household, declined to confirm the party's allegiance to Netanyahu, stating that decisions will be made when relevant and that no specific directive has been given, cautioning against speculation.