Eisenkot Seeks Alliance with Lieberman, Bennett Amid Knesset Stalemate
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Knesset Member Gadi Eisenkot is negotiating with Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett to secure Arab party support for replacing the Knesset Speaker and forming a majority. The plan is stalled by United Torah Judaism's refusal to back the change before a new government is formed. Eisenkot's camp sees the speaker change as crucial for forming a government and advancing legislation. Lieberman has expressed reservations about relying on Arab parties, while Bennett's stance is undecided. Reports indicate Eisenkot and Lieberman agreed on a speaker candidate.
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- Gadi Eisenkot is meeting with Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett to gain support for replacing the Knesset Speaker.
- United Torah Judaism refused to support a speaker change before a new government is sworn in.
- The center-left bloc needs Arab party support to achieve a 61-seat majority.
- Avigdor Lieberman previously opposed coalitions dependent on Arab parties.
- Eisenkot's allies consider the speaker change essential for forming a government and repealing judicial reforms.
- Eisenkot and Lieberman reportedly agreed on a candidate for the next Knesset Speaker.
Knesset Member Gadi Eisenkot is attempting to break a parliamentary deadlock by meeting with Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett, aiming to secure Arab party support for replacing the current Knesset Speaker. This move by the center-left bloc is intended to gain a parliamentary majority for advancing key legislation. The opposition's plans faced a setback when the United Torah Judaism party officially refused to support a change in speaker before a new government is sworn in. Faction Chairman Yaakov Asher formally notified the organizational committee of his party's stance. Consequently, the center-left bloc, with 48 mandates, lacks the necessary 61 votes without additional allies.
Eisenkot's associates emphasize that changing the parliament's leadership is a prerequisite for forming a government and repealing controversial judicial reform laws. They believe action is necessary, even if it means relying on Arab political forces. While Eisenkot is determined to proceed, potential partners face challenges. Lieberman has previously stated he would not join coalitions dependent on Arab parties, though Eisenkot's allies hope to persuade him to differentiate between a one-time speaker replacement and full government formation. Bennett's position remains unclear, with upcoming consultations expected to clarify his next steps.
According to Ynet, as of 7:00 PM on November 9th, Eisenkot and Lieberman had reached an agreement on the candidate for the next Knesset Speaker.
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