Eisenkot 'Open To Include Netanyahu, His Far-Right Ministers' To Form Government In Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel: Following the inconclusive Israeli parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot are engaged in intense negotiations to form a governing coalition.
There were discussions that Eisenkot can only form the government with Arab parties support. However, with Netanyahu warning against Arab coalition, the opposition leader has reportedly reached to the incumbent prime minister for a coalition.
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During a speech on Sunday, Eisenkot suggested Netanyahu’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was also welcome to join his new government. Following the election result, no party or bloc won an outright majority, resulting in a hung parliament.
Eisenkot has six weeks to form a new government. At the ceremony, Eisenkot said he will act in the interests of the public and represent all parts of Israeli society.
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Notably, Israel faces fresh challenge as Trump faced setback during the recent midterm elections in the United States, which which brought victories for several political figures critical of Israel and the US’s military support.
