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Israel's Eisenkot Rules Out Netanyahu Coalition Even Under US Pressure
The bloc said 48 seats are not enough and will seek Arab support to reach a majority and avoid another election.
- Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot ruled out joining a government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, stating he would refuse even if President Donald Trump personally requested it.
- The 61-seat threshold remains unmet following the recent election, as Likud finished with 27 seats against Yashar's 21. Netanyahu's bloc controls 53 seats, while opposition parties hold 48.
- During a 70-minute gathering in Herzliya on Tuesday, opposition leaders agreed to recommend Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog to form a 'change government.' The coalition intends to replace what they called the 'October 7 government.'
- Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman ruled out cooperation with Arab parties, replying 'yes' when Democrats chairman Yair Golan questioned if the decision was final. Lieberman confirmed his backing for Eisenkot to receive the mandate.
- Final election results are due to be presented to President Isaac Herzog on November 4, after which he will begin official consultations with every party that won seats. Leaders plan to settle on their preferred candidate by Sunday or Monday before the 26th Knesset swearing-in.
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Negotiations will begin immediately. The four Zionist parties also agreed to coordinate their parliamentary strategy, in view of the start of the work of the Parliament in Israel. The post Israel: Opposition parties agreed to begin talks to form a government appeared first on in.gr.
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