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Eisenkot to Receive Mandate Amid Lieberman's Parallel Maneuvers
Gadi Eisenkot is set to receive the mandate to form Israel's next government, but his path is complicated by Avigdor Lieberman's independent negotiations with ultra-Orthodox parties. Lieberman is pushing for a 61-seat government with the Haredim, rejecting minority government options.
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What happened
- 01Gadi Eisenkot will receive the mandate to form a government with 67 recommendations.
- 02Avigdor Lieberman is independently negotiating with ultra-Orthodox parties for a 61-seat government.
- 03Lieberman rejects minority governments and insists on ultra-Orthodox support or new elections.
- 04Eisenkot faces pressure to compromise on key issues, including the ultra-Orthodox draft law.
- 05Prime Minister Netanyahu is calling for a national unity government.
Eisenkot faces a choice between his original plan or compromising significantly to align with Lieberman's demands, while Prime Minister Netanyahu calls for a national unity government.
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