Eisenkot and Lieberman Confident in Forming Stable Four-Year Government

The meeting occurred one day after President Yitzhak Herzog officially tasked Eisenkot with forming the government, following a recommendation from the Yisrael Beiteinu faction the previous week. Eisenkot also held a nearly two-hour meeting with Naftali Bennett on Sunday. The "Change Bloc" is currently in advanced negotiations to reach agreements for government formation, with partners exploring various political scenarios to avoid further elections.

One prominent scenario under discussion is a phased approach, which involves first securing control of the Knesset Speaker position and parliamentary power, and later expanding the coalition, potentially into a unity government. However, the identity of the candidate for Knesset Speaker remains an unresolved issue due to disagreements among the bloc's partners. Sources within the bloc believe these gaps are bridgeable, and a decision on the matter is expected on Tuesday.