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Moshe Kahlon Predicts Naftali Bennett or Avigdor Lieberman as Next Israeli Prime Minister
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By חדשות סרוגים
First reported by Maariv · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
Moshe Kahlon forecasts that if the Zionist change bloc wins 61 seats, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman will unite to form a rotation government, potentially including Gadi Eizenkot, to replace Netanyahu. They aim to present a joint candidate to the president and build a coalition with other centrist and right-wing parties.
- 01Moshe Kahlon predicts Bennett and Lieberman will unite to lead a new Israeli government.
- 02They plan a technical merger creating a faction of over 20 Knesset seats.
- 03A rotation government model similar to Bennett-Lapid is expected.
- 04Gadi Eizenkot will be pressured to join as a senior partner.
- 05Coalition talks will include the 'third bloc' and possibly parties from Netanyahu’s camp.
- 06Bennett and Lieberman refuse to yield the prime ministership to Eizenkot deliberately.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Moshe Kahlon Predicts Naftali Bennett or Avigdor Lieberman as Next Israeli Prime Minister
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Likud Faces Potential Upheaval as Gadi Eizenkot and Gilad Erdan Challenge Netanyahu Ahead of 2026 Elections
N12Center · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Likud Faces Potential Upheaval as Gadi Eizenkot and Gilad Erdan Challenge Netanyahu Ahead of 2026 Elections
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