Eisenkot's Political Woes

Gadi Eisenkot is facing difficulties forming an Israeli government. His allies Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Lapid have reservations about his plan and did not attend the ceremony at which President Isaac Herzog tasked him with forming a government. Eisenkot’s plan proposes a government of 48 Knesset members, backed by the two Arab blocs and the United Torah Judaism party, bringing its total support to 68; it would then be expanded later. He is calling on his partners to resolve their disagreements over cooperation with Haredi and Arab parties. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to exploit the divisions and propose a national unity government under his leadership. Eisenkot warns that blocking the formation of a government for personal reasons could undermine efforts to end Netanyahu’s rule.

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