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Eisenkot's Options Narrow: Ultra-Orthodox Government or New Elections
Gadi Eisenkot, leading the "Change Bloc," is struggling to form a government, with options narrowing to either a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties or new elections. Avigdor Lieberman has rejected a 48-seat government plan and is pushing for a 61-seat coalition including the ultra-Orthodox.
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What happened
- 01Gadi Eisenkot's options for forming a government are narrowing, potentially leading to a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties or new elections.
- 02Avigdor Lieberman rejects a 48-seat government plan and advocates for a 61-seat coalition including ultra-Orthodox parties.
- 03The "Change Bloc" needs support from both United Torah Judaism and Shas for an ultra-Orthodox coalition.
- 04Another election is viewed as detrimental to the "Change Bloc" and could undermine public trust in the electoral process.
- 05The ultra-Orthodox parties are seen as holding the key to forming a government.
Another election is seen as harmful to the bloc, and the ultra-Orthodox parties hold the key to coalition formation.
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