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Israeli Coalition Talks Begin Amid Deep Divisions
Negotiators from Israel's Yashar and Likud parties met on Sunday, November 15, for initial coalition talks amid deep divisions. Yashar demands Gadi Eisenkot lead the government, excluding Itamar Ben-Gvir, while Likud insists Benjamin Netanyahu serve first in any rotation.
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- 01Yashar and Likud negotiators met November 15 to discuss forming Israel's next coalition government.
- 02Yashar demands Gadi Eisenkot lead the government and excludes Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- 03Likud insists Benjamin Netanyahu should serve as prime minister first in any rotation.
- 04The meeting occurred during Eisenkot's 28-day mandate to form the government.
- 05Significant disagreements persist regarding leadership and coalition composition.
The parties are exploring common ground, but significant disagreements over leadership and coalition makeup remain unresolved as Eisenkot's mandate nears its deadline.
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