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Likud Ministers Open to Broad Government Under Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot

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First reported by Srugim · 9 hours ago

What happened

Likud ministers Yoav Kisch and Shlomo Karhi expressed openness to a broad government led by former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot, provided Netanyahu remains prime minister or certain conditions are met. This aligns with Netanyahu's push for a national unity government that accepts key Zionist principles amid challenges forming a right-wing coalition.

  • 01Education Minister Yoav Kisch did not rule out a government led by Gadi Eisenkot.
  • 02Kisch said Eisenkot relying on Arab votes would be legitimate but unlikely.
  • 03Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi also did not categorically reject joining an Eisenkot-led government.
  • 04Karhi later clarified Likud would only join a government headed by Netanyahu.
  • 05Netanyahu is campaigning for a broad national government accepting core Zionist principles.
  • 06Polls show Netanyahu cannot form a government with only right-wing and ultra-Orthodox parties.

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People
Benjamin NetanyahuGadi EisenkotShlomo Karhi
OrganizationsLikud, Yesh, Galei Tzahal

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Likud Ministers Open to Broad Government Under Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Education Minister Yoav Kisch Clarifies Likud Won't Join Government Under Gadi Eizenkot
N12Center · Hebrew7 hours ago
Likud Ministers Open to Serving in Government Led by Gadi Eizenkot Amid Netanyahu's Broad Coalition Push
MakoCenter · Hebrew7 hours ago
Likud Ministers Open to Government Under Gadi Eizenkot Amid Netanyahu's Broad Coalition Push
SrugimRight · Hebrew9 hours ago
Education Minister Yoav Kish Does Not Rule Out Government Coalition With Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot

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